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Dental Assisting Program for Citrus Heights Students

Roseville Dental Academy is about 6 miles from central Citrus Heights — roughly 13 minutes without traffic, entirely on surface streets. The 9-week program meets one class day a week plus one assigned internship day.

Directions from Citrus HeightsCall 916-888-9821

Program facts for Citrus Heights students

Drive from central Citrus Heights
About 13 min · 6 miles
Without traffic, via Antelope Road and Auburn Boulevard to Riverside Avenue and Cirby Way, then north on Foothills 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 Citrus Heights

Head up Antelope Road and Auburn Boulevard, cross into Roseville on Riverside Avenue and Cirby Way, then take Foothills Boulevard north to Pleasant Grove Boulevard.

Choose a Monday, Friday, or Saturday class schedule; the assigned internship day is confirmed by admissions.

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 Citrus Heights?

Working assistants can take stand-alone certification courses without enrolling in the full program. Provider numbers are listed on the Dental Board of California approved-course lists. See the full RDA course path.

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    Price
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    Length
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    Next open date
    November 14, 2026
    Course details
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    Coronal Polish
    Didactic, laboratory, and clinical training, including manikin work, a written exam, and human patient clinical requirements.
    Price
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    Length
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    Next open date
    November 14, 2026
    Course details

Citrus Heights commute and schedule FAQ

How far is Roseville Dental Academy from Citrus Heights?

About 6 miles and 13 minutes from central Citrus Heights without traffic, via Auburn Boulevard, Cirby Way, and Foothills Boulevard.

What happens during the internship?

The program includes a 64-hour internship component with assigned externship hours built into the 9-week schedule, so you practice in an active office environment rather than a simulation-only space.

How do I reserve a spot?

Call admissions at 916-888-9821 or send the request form on this page. Admissions will confirm current payment options and availability.