Dental Assisting Program for Sacramento Students
Roseville Dental Academy is about 21 miles from downtown Sacramento — roughly a 30-minute drive without traffic up the Capital City Freeway and I-80. The 9-week program meets one class day a week, so Sacramento students commute for class once a week plus one assigned internship day, instead of every day.
Program facts for Sacramento students
- Drive from downtown Sacramento
- About 30 min · 21 miles
- Without traffic, via Capital City Freeway (Business 80) to I-80 east, then Riverside Avenue, Cirby Way, and 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 Sacramento
From downtown, the fastest route follows the Capital City Freeway (Business 80) onto I-80 east, exits toward Riverside Avenue, and finishes on Cirby Way and Foothills Boulevard to Pleasant Grove Boulevard. Expect it to take longer during weekday rush hours.
Class runs on one day a week — Monday, Friday, or Saturday, and you pick one. If you work weekdays, ask admissions about the Saturday schedule and how your assigned internship day fits.
The academy is in Woodcreek Plaza on Pleasant Grove Boulevard in Roseville, in neighboring Placer County.
Roseville Dental Academy1271 Pleasant Grove Boulevard, Ste. 100, Roseville, California 95747
Open in Google MapsWhat a week looks like from Sacramento
The program combines online lectures and homework with in-person chairside training, so some of each week's learning happens from home. You drive to Roseville for your one class day and for your assigned internship day.
Over 9 weeks that adds up to 210 hours of training, including the 64-hour internship. Class days are Monday, Friday, or Saturday — separate schedules, and you attend one of them.
After the program: moving toward the RDA license
Graduates who want to grow into Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) duties can come back for the Board-approved certification courses one at a time on the scheduled course dates, without re-enrolling in the full program.
The DA to RDA journey explains the full licensing path, and our Sacramento-area pay guide covers what dental assistants earn in the region.
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 Sacramento?
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.
- Healthcare provider BLSInitial or renewal Basic Life Support for healthcare providers. Current BLS is a prerequisite for every other course on this path.
- Price
- $85
- Length
- 3 hours
- Next open date
- November 7, 2026
- Board-approved · IC189Board-approved 8-hour training in infection prevention for dental assistants. Verify the applicable qualification with the Dental Board before assigning duties involving potential exposure.
- Price
- $395
- Length
- 8 hours
- Next open date
- November 14, 2026
- Board-approved · X1036Didactic, 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
- Board-approved · CP148Didactic, laboratory, and clinical training, including manikin work, a written exam, and human patient clinical requirements.
- Price
- $500
- Length
- 12 hours
- Next open date
- November 14, 2026
- Board-approved · PF186Didactic, laboratory, and clinical training. Only an RDA can perform pit and fissure sealants after completing a Board-approved course.
- Price
- $550
- Length
- 16 hours
- Next open date
- December 12, 2026
Sacramento commute and schedule FAQ
How far is Roseville Dental Academy from Sacramento?
About 21 miles from downtown Sacramento, or roughly 30 minutes without traffic via the Capital City Freeway (Business 80) and I-80. Rush-hour drives take longer, so leave extra time for weekday classes.
How many days a week would I drive from Sacramento?
The program is 1 class day a week (Monday, Friday, or Saturday — you pick one) plus 1 assigned internship day, over 9 weeks and 210 hours total. Admissions confirms the internship schedule when you enroll.
Can I keep my Sacramento job while I train?
Class meets one day a week, so you can choose the Monday, Friday, or Saturday schedule that fits around work. Talk to admissions about how the assigned internship day fits your availability.
I already work as a dental assistant in Sacramento. Which courses can I take?
Working assistants can take the stand-alone Board-approved courses without enrolling in the full program: 8-Hour Infection Control (IC189), Radiation Safety (X1036), Coronal Polish (CP148), and Pit & Fissure Sealants (PF186), plus BLS/CPR.
Keep exploring
- Dental Assisting Program detailsFull program page with curriculum, schedule, and the registration form.
- DA to RDA Career JourneyStep-by-step roadmap from training to work experience, courses, and the RDA exam.
- Dental Assistant Salary in the Sacramento AreaWhat dental assistants earn in the Sacramento and Roseville area, how pay grows with RDA licensure and certifications, and how to increase your earning potential.
- How to Become a Dental Assistant in CaliforniaA step-by-step guide to becoming a dental assistant in California: what an unlicensed dental assistant can do, the training and certificates you need, and how to start in the Sacramento area.
- How Much Does Dental Assisting School Cost in California?What dental assisting school really costs in California, what should be included in tuition, hidden fees to watch for, and how Roseville Dental Academy's 9-week program compares.
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