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Dental Assisting Program for Rocklin Students

From central Rocklin, Roseville Dental Academy is about 6 miles away — around 12 minutes without traffic, using surface streets rather than the freeway. The 9-week program meets one class day a week plus one assigned internship day.

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Program facts for Rocklin students

Drive from central Rocklin
About 12 min · 6 miles
Without traffic, via Pacific Street and Taylor Road to East Roseville Parkway, 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 Rocklin

The route runs down Pacific Street and Taylor Road, then along East Roseville Parkway to Pleasant Grove Boulevard — no freeway driving needed.

With class one day a week (Monday, Friday, or Saturday — pick one), a short local drive makes it easier to fit training around work or family.

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 Rocklin?

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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    Next open date
    November 14, 2026
    Course details
  • Board-approved · X1036
    Radiation Safety (Dental X-Ray)
    Didactic, laboratory, and clinical training in x-ray safety, digital imaging, and evaluation for dental personnel.
    Price
    $695
    Length
    32 hours
    Next open date
    December 5, 2026
    Course details

Rocklin commute and schedule FAQ

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

About 12 minutes and 6 miles from central Rocklin without traffic, via Pacific Street, Taylor Road, East Roseville Parkway, and Pleasant Grove Boulevard.

Do I have to attend class every day?

No. The program is 1 class day a week (Monday, Friday, or Saturday — you pick one) plus 1 assigned internship day, for 9 weeks and 210 hours total.

Is there anything to complete before the first class?

There are no prerequisites for the Dental Assisting Program; students must be 16 or older. Call admissions to register and confirm your start date.