Become a Registered
Dental Assistant
Train for a hands-on dental career with clinical skills in chairside assistance, dental radiography, infection control, and patient management. program — online + clinical.
Everything You Need to Know
The Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) program at AlliedRx Institute of Healthcare prepares you to work alongside dentists and dental hygienists in a wide range of clinical settings — including dental offices, specialty practices, community health clinics, and hospital-based dental departments. You will develop hands-on competency in chairside assisting, dental radiography, infection control, instrument processing, and patient management from day one.
The program covers the full scope of dental assisting practice: oral anatomy, tooth morphology and charting, dental pharmacology, radiology safety and technique, four-handed dentistry, restorative and preventive procedures, and specialty dental assisting across orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. Interactive simulations and 3D anatomy tools replace traditional lab settings, giving you clinical-quality practice entirely online.
Upon completion, graduates are eligible to sit for the DANB RDA and AMT national certification exams — two of the most recognized credentials in dental assisting. AlliedRx students benefit from exam prep materials, knowledge assessments, and student support throughout the program.
Get Started in 3 Simple Steps
From registration to your first class — takes less than 10 minutes.
A Peek Inside Your Classroom
Our modern platform is built for working adults — structured, intuitive, and packed with real-world activities.
2 Courses · Complete Curriculum
Each course builds on the last — from foundational medical assisting knowledge to real-world clinical experience.
The Dental Assisting Fundamentals course introduces students to oral health sciences, dental anatomy, nutrition, fluoride use, tooth morphology and dental charting, dental pharmacology and emergencies, dental radiology, patient care preparation, HIPAA fundamentals, and dental office management. This course provides a thorough foundation for aspiring dental assistants.
This course offers a comprehensive overview of dental office and chairside assisting, covering the design and function of a dental office, daily routines, treatment room preparation, and patient management. Students will learn instrument grasps, positions, transfers, moisture control, and isolation techniques. The course also covers dental restorative and laboratory materials, dental cements, bases, liners, and bonding agents, infection control, sterilization procedures, and specialty dental assisting.
What You Will Learn
Gain the knowledge and skills to pass the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certification exam. Learn tooth numbering systems, dental charting, and patient scheduling based on treatment plans. Identify critical head, neck, and oral anatomy relevant to patient care, including anomalies and radiographic landmarks. Demonstrate essential dental assisting skills including patient preparation, measuring vital signs, and four-handed dentistry.
Certification Pass Rates
AlliedRx Dental Assistant graduates consistently perform above the national average on the RDA exam.
Requirements
Simple, straightforward requirements so you can get started quickly.
Nationally Recognized
Our program holds approvals from the leading healthcare and education bodies in the country.