Now enrolling — Summer 2026

Your career in dentistry — and the courses that grow it.

Florida Institute of Dental Assisting trains the next generation of dental assistants — radiography-certified, EFDA-credentialed, and clinic-ready. Explore our programs and figure out your next step.

Dental Assisting Program licensed by the Commission for Independent Education.
EFDA and Radiography courses approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry.
94%
Graduate placement rate
Within 6 months of completion
1:12
Instructor-to-student ratio
Real mentorship, not lecture halls
Hybrid
Study on your schedule
Online coursework with an in-office clinical capstone at your own practice
Programs

Two paths. One destination: a real career.

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Why FIDA

Smaller class. Smarter system. Real career.

Support when you need it.

Our team answers your questions and helps keep your enrollment on track — submit a ticket anytime and a FIDA advisor follows up.

Built for working adults.

The Entry Level Dental Assisting diploma program is operated in Jacksonville, Florida. EFDA and Radiography CE courses are hybrid — study online, finish the clinical capstone at your own dentist’s office — under your supervising dentist’s sign-off. Keep your job while you advance your credentials.

Credentials that employers trust.

FIDA’s Entry Level Dental Assisting diploma program is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. The EFDA and Radiography courses are approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Next cohort
June 3, 2026

Jacksonville-based. Online and hybrid CE schedules. Seats fill 6–8 weeks before start date.

Priority deadline
May 15
Seats remaining
24 / 60
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