COURSE OVERVIEW
Explore our dental assistant courses and specialties designed to fit your passion and career goals.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to specialize, BrushUp has a path for you.
Each course features a blend of engaging online content and real-world practice, so you graduate with knowledge and experience. From immersive instructional videos to interactive quizzes and micro-learning modules, you’ll enjoy a rich learning experience that keeps you motivated. And with live practical demonstrations and on-site training, you won’t just learn skills – you’ll confidently perform them.
Dental Assistant Certification Program
Our flagship course.
Learn all the foundational skills needed to become a certified dental assistant. You’ll cover chairside assisting techniques, dental radiography, infection control, and morethrough step-by-step video lessons. Then, put it into practice during your in-office internship. Graduate in as few as 6-9 months ready for the workforce.
Orthodontic Assistant Specialty
For those who want to specialize.
This course adds an extra focus on orthodontic procedures. Through targeted modules, you’ll learn how to assist with braces, retainers, and orthodontic patient care. Engaging case-study videos and weekend hands-on clinics with orthodontists make learning effective and fun.
Dental Office Administration
Broaden your skill set.
Ideal if you aim to handle front-office duties along with clinical tasks. Learn about appointment scheduling, dental software, insurance processing, and patient communication. Interactive simulations (like role-playing phone calls and billing scenarios) prepare you to run a smooth office.
More specialty courses coming soon!
No matter which path you choose, all our courses share the BrushUp hybrid approach – flexibility in learning combined with real experience.
Hybrid Learning in Every Course
BrushUp’s platform guides you with microsite learning paths – a clear, step-by-step online journey through each topic. Watch an expert-led video, try a quick quiz or a 5-minute interactive activity, then practice the skill in a live demonstration session.
For example, in the Radiography module, you’ll watch a series of short videos on taking X-rays, practice with a virtual simulator online, and later assist your internship supervisor with real X-ray procedures. This way, you understand the “why” and “how” before doing it yourself under supervision.
Our courses are self-paced, so you can speed up or slow down as needed. And if you ever need help, instructors and our 24/7 virtual assistant are one click away to provide guidance or extra resources.
By the end of each course, you’ll not only have gained comprehensive knowledge – you’ll have hands-on experience and a portfolio of skills to show employers. Whether it’s mastering four-handed dentistry or proficiently managing patient records, BrushUp courses ensure you’re job-ready and confident.
Ready to dive into a course that sparks your interest?
If you’re unsure which course is right for you, hit Ask Questions to chat with our advisors for guidance. If you’ve found your perfect program, don’t wait – Enroll Now and start your journey toward an exciting career in dental assisting!
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