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Dental Assistant Programs in Delaware

1 accredited Delaware school graduated 7 Dental Assistant students in 2023–24. Compare them by city below, with published costs, program length and what dental assistants earn in Delaware.

Updated October 2026 · Data: IPEDS 2023–24, BLS May 2025

Schools
11 city
Lowest published cost
—credit-hour pricing
Graduates 2023–24
7
Delaware median pay
$47,600−$470 vs U.S.

Dental Assistant Programs in Woodside, DE 1 school

Polytech Adult Education

823 Walnut Shade Road, Woodside, DE 19980
Public Certificate (12 weeks to 1 year)
Graduates '23–24
7
Program cost
Ask school
Length
12 weeks to 1 year

Public career school in Woodside that reported 7 Dental Assistant graduates in 2023–24.

How to get Dental Assistant certified in Delaware

  1. Look up your state dental board’s dental assisting rules, especially for x-rays and expanded functions.
  2. Complete a dental assisting program; CODA-accredited programs are the standard route.
  3. Pass any required exams (often DANB’s RHS, ICE or the full CDA).
  4. Register or apply for state permits if your state requires them.

Rules differ by state. Confirm current Delaware requirements with the relevant state board or registry before you enroll.

Dental Assistant Programs in Delaware: FAQ

How many Dental Assistant programs are in Delaware?

We list 1 accredited Delaware schools that graduated Dental Assistant students in 2023–24, 1 of them public. Together they awarded 7 Dental Assistant credentials that year.

How much do dental assistants make in Delaware?

The median dental assistant in Delaware earns $47,600 a year ($22.89 an hour), according to BLS data for May 2025, versus $48,070 nationally. The top 10% earn $56,840 or more.

Which Delaware school trains the most dental assistants?

Polytech Adult Education in Woodside reported the most Dental Assistant graduates in Delaware: 7 in 2023–24.

How long does Dental Assistant training take?

CODA-accredited certificate programs commonly take about 9 to 11 months; associate degrees take about 2 years.

What exam do dental assistants take?

DANB’s Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) is the main national certification; some states require DANB exams for specific duties.

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