STEP 01 · START HEREFoundation
Dental
Assisting
Build chairside, radiography, infection-control, and patient-care skills through guided hands-on practice.
12 weeksNo experience needed
Explore the DA program ↗︎
DENTAL ASSISTING EDUCATION · INDIANAPOLIS
Start Your Dental Career in 12 Weeks
Hands-on dental assisting and EFDA training in Indianapolis, backed by real dental offices and built to help students move confidently into the dental field.
Real practice.
Real preparation.Build your foundation in 12 weeks
Real preparation.Build your foundation in 12 weeks
FIND YOUR START DATE
Upcoming classes, at a glance.
See upcoming start dates, then confirm class times, open seats, and your training site with admissions.
DENTAL ASSISTING
October 14, 2026
Also: December 5, 2026 · January 27 and February 5, 2027. 12-week program; confirm class times.
EFDA · ADVANCED
October 17, 2026
Also: January 30, 2027. Six-week program; confirm class times.
Check class availability ↗︎
Admissions can confirm open seats, eligibility and the assigned teaching site.
Dates are subject to change. Confirm availability and location with admissions before making plans.
Welcome to Hoosier Dental Assisting School
BUILT HERE IN INDIANAPOLIS
A local school.
A real way forward.
Welcome to HDAS. Here in Indianapolis, students learn dental assisting in small classes connected to the work of real dental offices. Experienced instructors guide the practice, answer the questions, and help each student see where this first step could lead.
Explore dental assisting ↗︎Indianapolis rootsSmall class sizesReal dental-office training
YOUR PATHWAY
ONE CONNECTED CAREER PATHWAY
Begin with the foundation.
Advance with experience.
Dental Assisting is the starting point for new career starters. EFDA is advanced training for eligible assistants, including those who meet the school's verified experience route.
Dental
→︎Build your foundation, then explore advanced training.
STEP 02 · ADVANCEEligibility required
Expanded
Functions
Advance your clinical skills through focused EFDA training once you meet the program's eligibility requirements.
6 weeksDA or qualifying experience
Explore the EFDA program ↗︎THE EXPERIENCE
THE REAL-PRACTICE ADVANTAGE
Train where the work
comes to life.
Learn from experienced instructors in a working dental setting. When available, guest dentists, hygienists, and office managers bring perspectives from different roles in the local profession.
A look at clinical practice
01Experienced instructors
Practice core skills with guidance from dental professionals who know the work.
02Small class sizes
More room for repetition, questions, and individual feedback.
03Guest perspectives
Dentists, hygienists, and office managers may join instruction when available.
STUDENT EXPERIENCES · INDIANAPOLIS
Hear from people who started here.
These excerpts come from public reviews of Hoosier Dental Assisting School. Read each student's complete account at the source.
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I have never been so excited to learn…
Elvin C · Student review, 2024
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My class consisted of 5 people total allowing for intense one on one sessions…
Aaron Lopez-Luis · DA program review, 2024
Excerpts from public reviews; experiences vary.
Read the complete reviews ↗︎04 / BEYOND GRADUATION
A CAREER WITH ROOM TO GROW
Your first role can be
the beginning.
Build a practical foundation for work in dentistry. Well-qualified graduates may receive job placement support through affiliated dental offices when suitable positions are available.
01Dental Assistant
Build a confident foundation.
02EFDA
Expand your clinical responsibilities when eligible.
03Job opportunities
Qualified graduates may be considered for available roles. Placement depends on performance, fit, and office needs; employment is not guaranteed.
05 / TUITION
TRANSPARENT TUITION
Know the investment.
Choose how to begin.
See the full cost of each program and compare payment options before you apply.
Dental Assisting
12-week program
$2,999Pay in full
Payment-plan total$3,499
View payment details ↗︎EFDA
6-week program
$1,699Pay in full
Payment-plan total$2,199
View EFDA tuition ↗︎Payment plans begin with a $500 deposit.The deposit counts toward the displayed plan total. See the complete schedule and final adjusted payment on the tuition page.
A SUPPORTED ADMISSIONS EXPERIENCE
Apply online.
Never feel on your own.
Our admissions team can help you understand the program, requirements, and payment options before you take the next step.
Explore the application ↗︎01Choose your program
Start with DA, or check your EFDA eligibility.
02Connect with admissions
Get answers about dates, tuition, and requirements.
03Complete your application
Apply and arrange your payment through the guided admissions process.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Your next career can start
with one conversation.
Talk with admissions about the next available class and the path that fits your experience.