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Dental Assisting Program for Auburn Students

From central Auburn, Roseville Dental Academy is about 18 miles down I-80 — roughly 25 minutes without traffic. The 9-week program meets one class day a week plus one assigned internship day, so the drive is weekly rather than daily.

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Program facts for Auburn students

Drive from central Auburn
About 25 min · 18 miles
Without traffic, via I-80 west to Highway 65, then Pleasant Grove Boulevard.
Weekly schedule
1 class day + 1 internship day
1 class day (Monday, Friday, or Saturday — pick one) plus 1 assigned internship day.
Program length
9 weeks · 210 hours
Includes a 64-hour internship.
Tuition
$2,500
Ask admissions about current payment options. Course fees are non-refundable and student enrollment cannot be moved to another date. If Roseville Dental Academy cancels, students may choose another available course date or a refund.
Next open start date
November 20, 2026
Dates are penciled in and may change; admissions will confirm current availability.
Who can enroll
Age 16+
No prerequisites.

Getting to class from Auburn

Take I-80 west for about 13 miles, merge onto Highway 65, and exit at Pleasant Grove Boulevard. The academy is in Woodcreek Plaza.

Choose one class schedule — Monday, Friday, or Saturday. Admissions confirms available dates and your assigned internship day.

Roseville Dental Academy1271 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Ste. 100, Roseville, California 95747

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Why commute to Roseville

What the drive gets you, based on how the program is set up:

  • Training inside a working dental office, with instructor support — not a simulation-only classroom.
  • A 64-hour internship built into the 9-week schedule.
  • Resume and job assistance as you prepare for an entry-level dental office role.
  • A 5.0 rating from 77 Google reviews from students and alumni.
  • One class day a week, so the commute is weekly rather than daily.

Already a dental assistant in Auburn?

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Auburn commute and schedule FAQ

How long is the drive from Auburn?

About 25 minutes and 18 miles from central Auburn without traffic: I-80 west to Highway 65, then the Pleasant Grove Boulevard exit.

How many times a week do I come to Roseville?

Class meets 1 day a week (Monday, Friday, or Saturday — you pick one), plus 1 assigned internship day, for 9 weeks.

Does the academy help with finding a job afterward?

The program includes resume and job assistance to help you prepare for an entry-level position in a dental office.