Dental Assisting Program + Dental Radiology Course
Apply for the Dental Assisting + Radiology Bundle
13 weeks. Two courses. One path to becoming a Level One Dental Assistant in Maryland, with your radiology course done in month 3.
🎓 MHEC Approved
Private career program provider
🦷 Maryland Board Approved
Dental assisting program
👥 6 Students per Lab
Real hands-on time
🏥 Real Dental Office
Labs in Waldorf, MD
Start Your Dental Assisting Career, With Radiology Built In
Smile Squad Academy's bundle combines our Dental Assisting Program and our Dental Radiology Course into one 13-week path. You learn chairside skills online and in hands-on Saturday labs, take radiology in month 3, and graduate ready to sit for the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam.
Bundle Highlights
✅ Length: 13 weeks, with radiology in month 3
✅ Bundle price: $3,999 $4,250, or 3 monthly payments of $1,333 with no surcharge
✅ Format: online coursework + in-person Saturday labs, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
✅ Radiology: 4-week live virtual course on Tuesday evenings
✅ Externships: 50-hour DAP externship + 9 radiology externship hours
✅ CPR certification: included
✅ Certificate: Certificate of Completion awarded after successful graduation
✅ Location: Smile Squad Academy, 3350 Middletown Rd., Suite 107A, Waldorf, MD 20603
No prior dental experience is required. Lab seats are limited to 6 students and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reserve Your Seat — January 2027
Dental Assisting Program + Dental Radiology Course Bundle (Saturday labs). Only 6 students per lab cohort, first-come, first-served. Enrollment closes December 28. Next, you'll pick your payment option at checkout.
Submitting this application does not guarantee admission. Enrollment is confirmed only after acceptance, completion of required documents, and tuition payment. Lab class size is limited to 6 students.
What You'll Learn and Do
Dental assisting is a hands-on career, so your training is hands-on too: dental chairs, instruments, x-ray equipment, lab materials, and clinical simulations in a real dental office.
🦷 Dental Assisting Program
Chairside assisting, infection control, dental anatomy, dental materials, charting, alginate impressions, restorative procedures, pediatric dentistry, oral surgery assisting, endodontics, periodontics, front office basics, resume preparation, CPR, and professional communication.
📷 Dental Radiology Course
A 4-week live virtual course on Tuesday evenings during month 3, plus 9 radiology externship hours. It prepares you to sit for the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, so radiology is done before you start job hunting.
🏥 Labs & Externship
Weekly Saturday labs (9:00 AM – 1:00 PM) build comfort with instruments, operatory setup and breakdown, infection control, and patient safety. Then a 50-hour externship in a dental office or clinic lets you apply your skills under supervision. You help identify your externship site, it must be approved by Smile Squad Academy, and we assist if you need it.
Who This Bundle Is For
- You want to start a career in healthcare
- You're interested in dentistry and prefer hands-on learning
- You want a faster pathway into the workforce
- You want radiology training done before you start job hunting
- You need a structured program that fits around your week
No prior dental experience is required.
Admissions Requirements
- Be at least 18 years old
- Complete the application and enrollment agreement
- Provide a state or government-issued ID
- Meet high school graduation or equivalency requirements
- Submit payment or select a payment option to reserve your seat
Graduation Requirements
To graduate from the Dental Assisting Program, you complete attendance, coursework, written and practical exams, CPR certification, externship, and financial obligations. You must maintain at least 80% attendance and earn a passing grade of 70% or higher. The Dental Radiology Course has its own completion requirements, covered on its course dashboard.
Career Support
We provide resume preparation, job search guidance, and career readiness support. Graduates are recognized as Level One Dental Assistants in Maryland. While job placement and salary can't be guaranteed, the program is built to give you the skills, confidence, and professionalism to pursue dental assisting opportunities.
Questions, Answered
Do I need dental experience?
No. The Dental Assisting Program teaches you from the ground up, with hands-on labs in small groups of 6 and an instructor beside you.
When and where are classes?
Hands-on labs are on Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, at our dental office: 3350 Middletown Rd., Suite 107A, Waldorf, MD 20603. Coursework is online, so you can study around your week. The radiology course is a live virtual class on Tuesday evenings during month 3.
When do I take the radiology course?
During month 3 of the Dental Assisting Program. The 4-week radiology course meets live on Tuesday evenings and finishes before your DAP finals. If you need more time, you keep access and finish with the next month's radiology cohort.
Do you place me in an externship?
You help identify your externship site, and it must be approved by Smile Squad Academy with the proper agreement in place. If you need help, we assist you through our network of partner offices, for both the DAP externship and the radiology externship. It's assistance, not a guaranteed placement.
How much is the bundle, and can I pay monthly?
The bundle is $3,999, compared with $4,250 when the two courses are taken separately. You can pay in full, pay $2,000 + $1,999, or make 3 monthly payments of $1,333. There's no surcharge for splitting, and installments start at enrollment.
What isn't included in the price?
The DANB RHS exam fee (currently $270, paid by you directly to DANB), the textbook (~$100–150, and one book covers both courses), scrubs, and transportation.
What can I expect after completing the bundle?
Graduates who meet program requirements (70% GPA, 80% attendance, current CPR certification, and financial obligations met) receive a Certificate of Completion, are recognized as Level One Dental Assistants in Maryland, and can seek employment as dental assistants. With the radiology course complete, you're also ready to sit for the DANB RHS exam. Many students use the program as a stepping stone toward dental hygiene or dental school. Expanded functions (EFDA) require separate Board-approved education, examinations, application, and certification.
Who can enroll in the bundle?
The bundle is for new Dental Assisting Program students. Current students and past graduates can take the Dental Radiology Course on its own at the standard $750.
What if I need to withdraw?
The standard refund policy in our course catalog applies.
Your New Career Is 13 Weeks Away
Two courses. One path. Lab seats are limited to 6 students and filled on a first-come, first-served basis.