Dental Assistant Schools in Apple Valley, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Apple Valley, California. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Apple Valley, CA

#1

San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia

Hesperia, CA 12.5 miles away BOC Score 39.8
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 613

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Concorde Career College-San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA 32.4 miles away BOC Score 54.2
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  • 201 East Airport Drive, Suite A San Bernardino, CA 92408-3403
  • (909) 884-8891
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 638

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 33.4 miles away BOC Score 96.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 472
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Chaffey College

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 33.7 miles away BOC Score 60.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 1,320
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

UEI College-Ontario

Ontario, CA 37.7 miles away BOC Score 35.3
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 1,465

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

Ontario, CA 37.7 miles away BOC Score 46.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 1,300

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA 39.3 miles away BOC Score 35.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 2,563

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#8

American Career College-Ontario

Ontario, CA 40.8 miles away BOC Score 52.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 1,491
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education

Riverside, CA 42.9 miles away BOC Score 55.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 172

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#10

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA 44.6 miles away BOC Score 50.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 1,424

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California Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $50,110 $24.09 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $48,070 $23.11 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9091 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • DANB certification exam preparation and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in dental office settings
  • Dental radiology certification (state requirements vary)
  • OSHA and infection control training included
  • State-specific expanded duties permitted after certification

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