This payment plan is for the Dental Assistant course beginning October 27, 2026 on our Danvers campus.

This payment of $673.00 represents your initial down payment toward the total price of $1,899 for the Dental Assisting course beginning October 27. This initial payment includes a $40 enrollment fee.

Remaining payment and due dates are as follows

• $633.00 due November 30, 2026
• $633.00 due December 30, 2026

Making future payments
You can view the full details of your payment plan and make your future installment payments by logging into your MyNorshore account and selecting the WebPayment/Ebill tile.

Course details
View the Dental Assistant course description, entry requirements, schedule and more, or to pay in full.

Questions?
Email professional@northshore.edu

This payment plan is for the Dental Assistant course beginning September 29, 2026 on our Lynn campus.

This payment of $673.00 represents your initial down payment toward the total price of $1,899 for the Dental Assisting course beginning September 29. This initial payment includes a $40 enrollment fee.

This payment plan can be used to register through September 25. After September 25, registration will require full payment.

Remaining payments and due dates are as follows

• $633.00 due November 1, 2026
• $633.00 due December 2, 2026

Making future payments
You can view the full details of your payment plan and make your future installment payments by logging into your MyNorshore account and selecting the WebPayment/Ebill tile.

Course details
View the Dental Assistant course description, entry requirements, schedule and more, or to pay in full.

Questions?
Email professional@northshore.edu

Dental Assisting

About This Course
Prepare for an entry-level position as a chair-side Dental Assistant. Become familiar with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting to work in a dental practice. Learn the history of dentistry, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, introduction to tooth structure (primary and permanent teeth), the oral cavity; and other areas.

Externship
Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional but highly recommended volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.

Certifications
Course prepares you to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field: National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Dental Assistant Clinical Certification (DACC).

Costs
The cost includes CPR, the required textbook, and the exam fee.

Payment plans available. Important: to register with a payment plan, select your course start date and click that link for full details and to make the down payment. Remain on this page to pay in full.

--Payment plan for course beginning September 29, Lynn campus
--Payment plan for course beginning October 27, Danvers campus

Entry and Healthcare Requirements

--High school diploma or equivalent
--Accuplacer Placement Exam meeting the minimum Math and Reading scores, if you do not have prior college credits
--CORI background check
--Proof of immunizations, a negative TB test, a COVID-19 vaccine with a booster, or a drug screening may be required for certain healthcare classes
--You will receive an email from jmccloud@northshore.edu before the first class, containing the student healthcare packet. This packet must be reviewed, electronically signed, and submitted prior to the start of class.

Additional Questions?
978-236-1200 or professional@northshore.edu