Dental Assistant Schools in Temecula, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Temecula, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Temecula, CA

#1

San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula

Temecula, CA 3 miles away BOC Score 53.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 1,182

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Palomar College

San Marcos, CA 23.8 miles away BOC Score 55.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 74
  • Annual completions: 1,721
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

UEI College-Oceanside

Oceanside, CA 24 miles away BOC Score 37.3
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 1,331

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Pima Medical Institute-San Marcos

San Marcos, CA 24.7 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 432

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Moreno Valley College

Moreno Valley, CA 27.5 miles away BOC Score 50.7
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 1,424

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Riverside County Office of Education-School of Career Education

Riverside, CA 31 miles away BOC Score 55.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 172

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

American College of Healthcare and Technology

Riverside, CA 35.1 miles away BOC Score 48.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 256

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

North-West College-Riverside

Riverside, CA 35.5 miles away BOC Score 41.0
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 535

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#9

UEI College-Riverside

Riverside, CA 35.7 miles away BOC Score 35.0
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 2,563

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#10

Loma Linda University

Loma Linda, CA 39.3 miles away BOC Score 96.6
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 472
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

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

Next Steps

Shortlist a few schools, then ask about schedule options, hands-on training time, and total cost in writing.

Career Overview

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