A Career Path that Fits Your Life

Online-first with the confidence that comes with hands-on training

Arch is a 10-week program built around your busy life. It combines online instruction, self-study, in-person lab days, and a real-world externship to get you career-ready. You’ll engage with expert instructors for online learning and hands-on training so you can be confident from Day 1 of your new career.

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A Career Path that Fits Your Life

Online-first with the confidence that comes with hands-on training

Arch is a 10-week program built around your busy life. It combines online instruction, self-study, in-person lab days, and a real-world externship to get you career-ready. You’ll engage with expert instructors for online learning and hands-on training so you can be confident from Day 1 of your new career.

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Online-First Format:

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    Weekly online sessions led by expert instructors

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    Monthly in-person lab weekend for hands-on training

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    Online self-study

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    40 hrs of externship at a local dental office

Online-First: Format

  • Check icon Weekly online sessions led by expert instructors
  • Check icon Monthly in-person lab weekend for hands-on training
  • Check icon Online self-study
  • Check icon 40 hrs of externship at a local dental office

Dental Assistant Externship

Your 40-hour externship is your opportunity to gain real-world experience under the guidance of local healthcare professionals. It's where you'll apply your skills in a live medical setting, build confidence with patients, and make connections that can launch your career.

But at Arch, your preparation doesn't start there: it starts before your externship. You'll receive extensive, hands-on training in our live labs before ever stepping into a dentist office.

Why is that so important? Many online-only programs rely on externships to provide "experience," but those happen after students finish their coursework. With no prior hands-on practice, students often enter externships unprepared, lack confidence, and require more time to train, which can cost them valuable job opportunities.

Since externships often lead directly to full-time employment, performance matters. Arch students stand out because they arrive ready to contribute from day one — confident, capable, and more likely to turn their externship into a lasting career.

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Learn and Earn in 10 Weeks

Certification

Our students receive a Certificate of Completion when successfully completing our course, and when they pass the State RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) exam, they receive their RDA license.

They also receive a Certificate of Completion and BLS (CPR) card.

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10 Weeks + 2 weekends
for a lifelong career

Imagine waking up to your new dental career in just 10 weeks! Arch students devote 2 weekends to immersive, hands-on training so they have the skills and confidence to excel from Day 1 on-the-job.

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    Online First

    Designed around your busy schedule, Arch expert instructors guide you through live, online learning sessions.

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    Hands-on Experience

    2 weekends of in-person labs prepare you to step into a dental office and show your full potential.

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    Career Ready

    Prepare to pass the Registered Dental Assistant exam and set yourself up for both short and long-term success.

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    Flexible, Debt-Free Payment

    Our low-cost program and flexible payment options ensures you graduate without debt.

Career-Ready Support

We know that completing Arch is just the start of your journey, so we're here to support you for your next steps to help your successful transition into the dental field:

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Interview Prep

Confidently step into a dental assistant interview thanks to our preparation, which covers a wide range of job roles. We'll provide common interview questions and other tools to ensure you're a standout candidate.

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Resume Review

You'll learn and do a lot throughout the Arch program, so we'll help make sure it's reflected on your resume. Our experienced team offers personalized resume reviews, with feedback and suggestions to ensure you catch the attention of potential employers!

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Partner Network

Leverage our network of partners and job opportunities to get your foot in the door at an office near you and start living your career dream faster.

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"We're committed to empowering you to reach your career goals, and our team will provide the support and resources you need to unlock your future as a dental assistant!"

Program Requirements

To enroll in this program, you must provide:

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Proof of high school completion

We can accept a U.S. high school diploma, GED, or U.S. college transcript with your high school graduation date.

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U.S. government-issued photo ID

You must be at least 17 years old. If you're under 18, we will require written permission from a parent or legal guardian to enroll.

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Proof of U.S. citizenship

This can be your Social Security Number or a TIN with a valid work permit.

Tuition Options for a Debt-Free Career

Flexible options to get you started as soon as you're ready

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Pay in Full

$2,990

Due at program start

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Payment Plan

$180-$250

Per week for 10 weeks

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Frequently Asked Questions

We don't accept financial aid, but we have some pretty great reasons why! The founder of our school, Dr. Ince, decided that he wanted to create an amazing opportunity for those who desire to enter the field. He believed that students not only deserve a great education, but also an affordable and convenient option. Rather than opting to make our school more expensive in order to allow for financial assistance, Dr. Ince chose to implement affordable tuition prices; providing our students with the opportunity to graduate with little to no student loan debt. If none of our payment plan options work for you, please give us a call. We are more than happy to customize a plan!

The time it takes to become a Dental Assistant varies between schools and certificate programs. Our curriculum is 10-weeks long and fully prepares students to start working as a Dental Assistant.

Yes, you can pay by check. Checks must be sent two weeks before your start date, and you must call our admissions team to provide a tracking number. They should be addressed to Zollege Management Inc., 715 Discovery Blvd. Suite 412, Cedar Park, TX, 78613.

This is a hands-on program, much different from traditional education. Our hybrid approach combines online learning with hands-on training that takes place in a dental office rather than a classroom. Online classes are taught by local healthcare professionals and focus on understanding theory, terminology and dental best practices. The in-person labs focus on practicing the essential, hands-on dental assisting skills. When our students graduate, they feel at home in a dental office.

Dentists expect newly hired dental assistants to know fundamental skills. Our program focuses on helping you master those skills to set you up for success in your new career.

When you graduate from any dental assisting school you receive a certificate of completion. Many students ask if they can expect to make a higher starting salary if they attend a longer program. The starting salary for a Dental Assistant does not have anything to do with how long you spent in school or how much you paid for your schooling.

Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting the dentist, carrying out clinical tasks, and completing administrative work.

Dental assistants may perform many different clinical duties including preparing patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, sterilizing dental instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, administrative/front office tasks, working with patients on billing and payment, taking molds and impressions, performing x-rays, & more.

Dental Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During dental visits, assistants often work alongside the dentist.

Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

As of May 2023, the median annual wage for dental assistants is $46,540. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

Benefits vary by practice and should be discussed with the hiring practice.

Since Arch is an online-first program, you will need to have reliable internet access as well as a computer that can run video streaming platforms (like Zoom) for online classes, and an internet browser that can access our web-based LMS and other online resources.