NEW for January 2027: our flagship DAP + DRC Bundle, $3,999 (save $251). See the bundle →
OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM · WALDORF, MD
Become a Dental Assistant in 13 Weeks, With Radiology Training Included
The DAP + DRC Bundle combines hands-on dental assisting training inside a working dental office with our Dental Radiology Course in month 3. Graduate with both programs for $3,999, $251 less than taking them separately.
Only want dental assisting? Apply for the DAP →
Next class starts January 2027 · 6 seats per class · Payment plans from 3 × $1,333 · Questions? Call 301-683-5131
State Board Approved
Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners
MHEC Approved
Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 Students per Class
Real one-on-one coaching
Real Dental Office Labs
3350 Middletown Rd, Suite 107A, Waldorf, MD
Choose Your Path Into Dentistry
Start with our flagship bundle, or take either program on its own. Payment plans are available for all three.
FLAGSHIP · BEST VALUE: DAP + DRC Bundle
$3,999
A $4,250 value · save $251
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Why Most Students Should Start With the Bundle
- Save $251. The DAP and DRC cost $4,250 separately. The bundle is $3,999.
- More to offer employers. Show offices you can assist chairside and you're trained in dental radiology.
- No extra semester. The DRC runs during month 3, so you finish both by the end of March 2027.
- Exam-ready. Graduate prepared for the DANB Radiation Health and Safety exam, the next step toward Maryland DRT certification.
- Built-in flexibility. Need more time for the DRC? Keep access and finish with the next month's cohort.
- One checkout, one payment plan.
See What a Saturday Lab Looks Like
No simulated classrooms. Every lab runs inside a working dental office, with real equipment and small groups.
Why Students Choose Smile Squad Academy
- Train in a real dental office. Labs run inside Toothsome Dental, not a simulated classroom.
- Small classes. 6 students per class, so instructors know your name and your progress.
- Built around your schedule. Self-paced online lessons plus one Saturday lab a week.
- Externship help. We help you find an externship site and sign the agreement with the office.
- State approved. Approved by the Maryland State Board of Dental Examiners and MHEC. DAP graduates are recognized as Level One Dental Assistants in Maryland.
- A clear next step. Add radiology training now with the bundle, or later with the monthly DRC.
From Enrollment to Graduation in 4 Steps
- Enroll or apply online. No transcripts or placement tests.
- Pick a payment plan. Pay in full, or split it into 2 or 3 payments.
- Learn online, train on Saturdays. Self-paced lessons plus weekly hands-on labs in Waldorf.
- Externship, then graduate. 50 supervised hours in a real office, and you finish in 13 weeks.
Your Dental Assisting Career Path in Maryland
Maryland's dental assistant roles, effective August 31, 2026, and where Smile Squad fits.
| Role | What it takes | Smile Squad option |
|---|---|---|
| Level One Dental Assistant | No board certificate required; entry-level duties under supervision | 13-week DAP: enrolling now |
| Dental Radiation Technologist (DRT) | Separate board certification: 24-hour approved education + DANB RHS exam + board application | DRC: enrolling monthly |
Training is not the same as certification. The DAP does not confer EFDA or DRT certification.
Read the full Maryland Dental Assistant Certification Guide →
Approved Externship Sites
We help every student find an externship site. Choose one of our approved partner offices, or use your own dental office once it signs an MOU with Smile Squad Academy.
Swipe to see all four partners. Tap a card to visit that office. Are you a dental office? Become an externship site →
Quick Answers
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Will the DRC make me certified to take X-rays?
More questions? See the full program FAQ → or call 301-683-5131.
Start Your Dental Career in January, With Radiology Training Built In
Only 6 seats per class, and small classes fill fast. Enroll in the DAP + DRC Bundle today and graduate with both programs by the end of March.
Enroll in the BundleOnly want dental assisting? Apply for the DAP →
Questions? Call 301-683-5131 or email [email protected]
3350 Middletown Rd, Suite 107A, Waldorf, MD 20603
