Start your journey toward a career in dental care with Morrison Education Center’s 11-week Dental Assisting Course.
Learn in real treatment rooms, gain hands-on experience with dental instruments and tools, and graduate with the skills you need to step into a dental office with confidence. Located in Williamsburg, VA, our program is fast, flexible, and focused on your future. Ready to make it happen? Enrollment is now open.
Real-World Skills That Make You Stand Out
We keep it practical. Our Dental Assisting Course is built to teach you exactly what you need to know, from clinical procedures to front office know-how. Whether you’re brand new to the field or switching gears, you’ll finish with the foundation to succeed in a professional dental setting.
Topics Include:
- Tooth Anatomy & Dental Instruments: Learn the language of dentistry.
- X-Rays (Digital & Film): Understand how imaging supports patient care.
- OSHA & Office Safety: Know how to keep your environment safe.
- Crowns, Oral Surgery & Study Models: Assist with confidence in clinical settings.
- Insurance & Office Management: Get familiar with the business side of dentistry.
Going Back to School Doesn’t Need to Be Intimidating. Let Us Show You the MEC Way.
Life doesn’t pause, and neither should your goals. Meet two evenings a week and gain valuable experience in a supportive, small-class environment.
At A Glance:
- 11 weeks total: Two evenings per week on Mondays and Wednesdays. Complete your education while balancing family and work.
- Lecture and lab combo: Learn it, then do it.
- Modern facilities: Train in real treatment rooms.
- Small class sizes: Get personal guidance from instructors.
Classes are held from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at our Norge location. Each four-hour session is split between lecture-style instruction and hands-on practice in our dental lab.
Put Your Skills To Work Before Graduation
You won’t just learn from a book. You’ll gain real-world experience that makes your resume shine. Our internship requirement gives you 88 hours of on-site training in a working dental office.
- 8 hours/week: One full day or two half days.
- Monday–Friday availability: Choose what works best for you.
- In-office experience: Practice alongside dental professionals.
- Lecture: 44 hours.
- Lab: 44 hours.
- Internship: 88 hours.
- Total: 176 hours.
Affordable & All-Inclusive — No Surprise Fees
We keep our pricing transparent. Your tuition covers everything, including textbooks, lab supplies, scrubs, and more. Whether you pay up front or prefer a payment plan, we make investing in your future achievable.
- Total cost: $6,450
- Early bird rate: $5,450
- $100 Application Fee (non-refundable)
- $775 Lab Supply Fee (non-refundable once class begins)
- $1,000 Toward Tuition
- X-ray certification
- CPR certification
- Scrub top and two branded T-shirts
- Textbook, workbook, and instrument book
- All lab and internship supplies
- Instructional fees and tuition
- Hands-on internship experience
- Job placement assistance
- Access to the MEC Alumni Network Facebook page
- Full payment via cash, check, credit card, cashier’s check, or PayPal.
- Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly plans available.
- Financing through CareCredit or Sunbit.
Students who pay in full prior to the first day of class by cash or check will receive a $100 discount.
Military, law enforcement, and first responders receive a $250 discount. Discount is also applicable to spouses and dependent children.
Need To Withdraw? Here’s What To Know
We understand that sometimes things change. If you need to withdraw from the course, we offer a refund policy based on how much of the program you’ve completed. Non-refundable fees include the application fee, lab supply fee (once class begins), and any third-party processing charges.
| Course Completion | Tuition Refunded | Tuition Owed |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 75% | 25% |
| 26%–49% | 50% | 50% |
| 50%–74% | 25% | 75% |
| More than 75% | No Refund | 100% |
*Refunds are issued within 45 days after written notice is received.
| Course Completion | Tuition Refunded | Tuition Owed |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 25% | 75% | 25% |
| 26%–49% | 50% | 50% |
| 50%–74% | 25% | 75% |
| More than 75% | No Refund | 100% |
*Refunds are issued within 45 days after written notice is received.
Seats are limited and spots fill up quickly. Submit your $1,875 deposit to lock in your place. Payments are accepted in person, by phone, or by mail at our Williamsburg location.
Morrison Education Center
7151 Richmond Rd Suite 306
Williamsburg, VA 23188
It’s Your Time To Shine In Dentistry
You are just 11 weeks away from launching a rewarding career. At Morrison Education Center in Williamsburg, VA, you will gain the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience needed to make your mark as a dental assistant. Take the first step toward your future and apply today.
