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.
Florida’s licensed diploma program for new dental assistants — operated in Jacksonville, FL. Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education.
EFDA and Radiography continuing-education courses approved by the Florida Board of Dentistry — for working dental assistants advancing their credentials.
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Not sure where you fit? Start here.
Tell us where you are today and we’ll point you to the right path — the Entry Level Dental Assisting diploma program, or an EFDA or Radiography course. Takes about five minutes, and a FIDA advisor follows up within one business day.
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?
Two paths. One destination: a real career.
Entry Level Dental Assisting
Florida’s licensed entry path for new dental assistants. The Entry Level Dental Assisting diploma program is operated in Jacksonville, FL.
Professional Development Courses
Continuing-education courses for working dental assistants advancing their credentials. Study online; finish the clinical capstone at your own dentist’s office.
“FIDA's online EFDA and Radiography CE courses are the most innovative I've seen in Florida. Debbie and Ashley Sanders are friendly, knowledgeable instructors who genuinely invest in every student.”
Smaller class. Smarter system. Real career.
Our team answers your questions and helps keep your enrollment on track — submit a ticket anytime and a FIDA advisor follows up.
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.
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.
Jacksonville-based. EFDA and Radiography CE courses are open enrollment — start anytime. Diploma seats fill 6–8 weeks before start date.
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