Completion of 10 consecutive weeks of lectures and clinical instruction for a total of 80 classroom hours.

Completion of lecture material, as well as clinical, “hands-on” training. In addition, students should complete home study hours, plus a voluntary 10-15 hours of “practical” on-the-job training. Students are encouraged to complete in-office observation hours.

Pass/fail with 70% or higher as the passing mark, as determined by a mid-term and final exam, along with successfully completing clinical and practical experiences.

Tuition: $3900.00

Initial Deposit: $100.00 (non-refundable deposit of $100.00 due at the time of registration to hold a position in the next class).

Down Payment: $1000.00 due one week prior to start of current session. All students are required to make minimum down payment of the following on or first instructional day of class. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of the student’s space in our program. Student will not be allowed to attend classes.

Weekly Payments: Students may elect to spread payments out over time, with a payment of $290 per week, prior to the start of each class week.

Make payments to Today’s Dentist. We accept all major credit cards as well as Care Credit and Cherry Financing.

Books & Supplies

Students will be provided with their mandatory text books, laboratory equipment and supplies as part of tuition. Students will also be supplied with a set of scrubs to be worn to class.

*Supplemental supplies will be at the discretion of the student.

Grant Scholarships Programs

We do not accept any form of financial aid, however there are programs that may aid in tuition assistance. Two programs offer assistance that Today’s Dentist recognizes. Hampton Roads Workforce Council assists individuals that may qualify for government assistance. Today’s Dentist does not deem any individual qualified for either financial assistance options. Interested students would need to contact/apply directly to the organization.

Please learn how to apply below:

Hampton Roads Workforce Council

To see if you would qualify for Financial Assistance through Hampton Roads Workforce Council, you will need to attend one of their orientations. Then, you will be assigned a caseworker to help you through the rest of the process.

1. Please contact the office directly for more information on orientations, locations, and services. 757-766-4900

2. You must be registered with the VEC (Virginia Employment Commission) https://www.vawc.virginia.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx

3. Main Address: Hampton Roads Workforce Council - Hampton 600 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23666

Care Credit and Cherry

Care Credit and Cherry are both financing options that offer 12 months no interest upon approval. Spreading the payment over 12 months as opposed to the 10 weeks during the course. You may apply at CareCredit.com and WithCherry.com When applying for Care Credit or Cherry be sure to put Norge Dental Center for the location. It is recommend you put in the full amount of the tuition, $3,900.00. Students may use full or partial funding along with payments based on approval amount.

Attendance: Regular attendance is required in all classes. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor if an absence is necessary.

The school requires a 100% completion of class hours in order to receive a certificate of completion from the course. All classes missed by a student must be made up in the next class series prior to obtaining a completion certificate.

Leave of Absences: Those wishing to cancel for personal reasons or illness, may resume their course of study in the next class series, with no penalty, and may repeat the already completed sessions if desired.

Inclement Weather: We do not want our students on the road when hazardous travel conditions are present. If weather is questionable, please the Program Director directly, 757-778-7444.

A graduation certificate and letter of recommendation will only be awarded to those students attaining a 70% or above grade average. Those students whose grades are below 70% will not receive a certificate but will be allowed to retake the entire course (if desired) at a reduced fee of $1750.00

Rejection: An applicant rejected by the school is entitled to a refund of all monies paid.

Three-Day Cancellation: An applicant who provides written notice of cancellation prior to the start of the course is entitled to a refund of all monies paid, excluding the $100.00 non-refundable initial deposit.

Other Cancellations: Those wishing to cancel for personal reasons or illness (with documentation), may resume their course of study in the next class series, with no penalty, and may repeat the already completed sessions if desired.

Timely Refunds Payments: Refunds shall be paid within 30 days after the effective date of termination.

Norge Dental Center, Williamsburg’s award-winning dental practice. 7450 Richmond Rd. Williamsburg, VA, 23188

Our Dental Assisting Program is held at Norge Dental Center, a 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art, full service, family dental practice. We are an award winning dental practice and have been featured nationally.

A large laboratory will be utilized for lab exercises, and all 16 dental treatment rooms will be utilized, with no more than 2 students per room.

All necessary materials and equipment shall be provided as part of the tuition. There is ample student parking on site.

Applicants must be a high school graduate or hold a GED. All applicants are required to fill out our application for enrollment.

If applicants have questions they may contact our Admissions Director – Beckie Flowers at (757) 778-7444. All classes are held on Saturdays.