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Dental Assisting Program for Folsom Students

From central Folsom, Roseville Dental Academy is about 14 miles away — around 25 minutes without traffic by way of Auburn-Folsom Road and Douglas Boulevard. The 9-week program meets one class day a week plus one assigned internship day.

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Program facts for Folsom students

Drive from central Folsom
About 25 min · 14 miles
Without traffic, via Auburn-Folsom Road to Douglas Boulevard, then East Roseville Parkway and 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 Folsom

The fastest route heads north on Auburn-Folsom Road, west on Douglas Boulevard, then up East Roseville Parkway to Pleasant Grove Boulevard — no freeway required.

Because class meets once a week (Monday, Friday, or Saturday — pick one), the drive is a weekly commitment rather than a daily one.

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 Folsom?

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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Folsom commute and schedule FAQ

How long is the drive from Folsom to Roseville Dental Academy?

About 25 minutes and 14 miles from central Folsom without traffic, using Auburn-Folsom Road, Douglas Boulevard, and East Roseville Parkway.

How long is the program?

9 weeks and 210 hours total, including a 64-hour internship. You attend 1 class day a week (Monday, Friday, or Saturday — pick one) plus 1 assigned internship day.

Do I need experience or prerequisites?

No prerequisites are required; students must be 16 or older. The program is designed for entry-level students.