Hi — I’m Atticus.
FIDA’s AI admissions advisor. Ask me anything about our dental assisting courses — tuition, schedules, prerequisites, whether your work experience counts.
Answer a few questions and we’ll route you to the right course.
Entry Level Dental Assisting diploma program, plus Radiography for Dental Personnel and Expanded Functions for the Dental Assistant (EFDA) courses.
Built for working adults. CE courses: open enrollment. Diploma classes: Tue/Thu day class: starts September 15, 2026, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 AM–1:30 PM; Mon/Wed evening class: starts November 9, 2026, Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00–9:30 PM; Friday all-day class: starts January 22, 2027, Fridays, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Debbie & Ashley Sanders — co-founders and instructors, 13+ years teaching.
1. Book a campus tour. 2. Pay the $150 registration fee once you've decided. 3. Complete your application and enrollment agreement. 4. Pay the rest of the $750 seat deposit. Then your acceptance email, orientation, and class.
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Hi — I'm Atticus, the admissions advisor for Florida Institute of Dental Assisting. I can help you figure out which path fits — the Entry Level Dental Assisting diploma program (for new students) or one of our Professional Development courses (EFDA, Radiography). To start: are you currently working as a dental assistant in a Florida dental office?
Book a campus tour. Everything starts here.
Pick a time on Debbie and Ashley's calendar, see the classroom and lab, and ask anything about courses, schedules, and prerequisites. Free, no commitment — and nothing to pay until you've visited and decided.