This may be long but I can't express how absolutely amazing this School is! I was working days and nights as a single mom trying to just make ends meet. I couldnt even afford more then a tiny room for my son and I to live in in someone else's house. I heard about this school a while ago but I was like nah I have never had a passion for dental or wanted anything to do with dental ever so why waste time going for dental. It just kept popping up on Facebook and craigslist and such and so I decided maybe I will go in and just talk and see about it....what's the harm. Well I made an appointment and went in and Katrina definitely made it worth it! I immediately went to Worksource to get financial aid because I just had this gut feeling that I needed to do this for some reason. I got accepted to the school and for financial aid and started school. ALL the staff is incredible but I definitely have to give it to my teacher specifically, Stephanie Johnson for being absolutely incredible and inspiring! She helped me "fall in love" with dental and all the aspects of this profession. They were all there for me and so understanding through even my own personal life when things were rough for me while working and going to school and being a mom....I got to a point I thought I couldnt make it to the end due to personal reasons and they fought through the rest of the way with me and made sure I graduated with my class. Also, I was hired in a beautiful office 3 weeks before even graduating! So thank you Elite for literally changing my life and blessing me with an amazing career! I am able to go to work everyday excited and happy and not hate my job! I am able to give my son more now then ever before and feel less stressed and depressed and he can tell mommy is happy and feeling better! I'm just so excited for the future now! Seriously you need to at least take that leap of faith and go for an appointment to see the school....maybe sit in for a class and I promise you wont regret it! read more

UPDATE-- it is now almost 3 months after graduation and i've had a few questions regarding getting certified in oregon and washington and i've been able to call and text my previous instructor stephanie (even though i don't attend here anymore) and she has replied immediately and is so so helpful. she also searched for jobs for me on her spare time and i ended up getting 8 job offers all offering me more than originally expected (and i accepted a job offer less than a month after graduation!). i could have never got to where i am now without her and i am so grateful for her ALWAYS going above and beyond!! i absolutely love this school and i cannot say enough good things about my instructor stephanie johnson!! she is the most amazing teacher and incorporates all learning styles for everyone to easily learn. i knew this accelerated course would be hard but it is no where near as hard as i thought thanks to stephanie since she will take the extra time to make sure your comfortable with the material and all the information before moving on. THANK YOU!! read more

I'm so glad I got the opportunity to go to Elite. I've been thinking about it a while back and then just kind of forgot about it. And just recently decided to go! I was so hesitant attending due to covid and all that, but it was honestly so great! My teacher was Stephanie, she was always so patient with all her students. She taught very well and was very considerate of everyone! I learned so much at this school. You definitely have to put in the work though and study for tests and stuff but if you do that you'll do great! It's a fairly easy course, at least it was for me. The staff here is always so kind and always ready to jump in and help you if need be! Definitely recommend if you're thinking of becoming a dental assistant or just to grow your knowledge! read more

I would just like to say that elite has been such a great experience. From Cindy helping me sign up and being clear about everything from the beginning. To my instructor Stephanie! Super awesome. She helps with everything....I mean everything. How she teaches will make you remember everything. They don't promise that they can find you a job but Stephanie was so helpful at helping me find opportunities for me. And I was hired right out of school! If you ever don't understand something she will take extra time to make sure you understand the right way or teach you multiple ways to get the job done. It's a fast paced program and you need to apply yourself otherwise you won't succeed unless you put in the work yourself! Thank you Elite team for everything :) read more

Started this class march of 2020, went through all the struggles of COVID-19 and Kristin was very helpful and offered great flexibility as we switched over to zoom meetings for lectures. Although COVID set graduation back a month and held off labs, we were able to get everything done smoothly without any communication struggles. Coming back to class required some changes but I feel as though COVID was taken seriously and they did as much as possible keeping us all safe. As I graduate, I feel prepared and ready to take on the role as a registered dental assistant. Couldn't be more thankful to have had the opportunity to attend elite dental assisting academy. Highly recommend attending this school if dental assisting is what you're looking for! read more

I am so happy that they had a hybrid class at night. It made doing my externship so much easier while still being in school. Stephanie is an amazing instructor and super helpful when it comes to slowing things down if you aren't quite understanding procedures or missing steps. I thought doing an accelerated course I wouldn't understand everything and that I wouldn't catch everything that was being taught. It was the exact opposite. Elite's staff made the course so easy to understand and the lab notes help tremendously when out doing your externship. Thank you so much for helping me and guiding me at the beginning of my dental assisting career! read more

I couldn't have asked for a better experience and environment to learn the role of dental assisting! With the hands on experience and lectures, the combination helped me learn effectively. Whenever I had questions or needed time to understand a lab in class, they took the time to explain it further. I highly recommend this class to those looking for a future career and want to try something new! I can say I have learned quite a lot and they even helped me prepare and pass my RHS (Radiation Health and Safety) test! I also love that they can help you set up externships and prepare for a job in the field. read more

BEST choice I ever made! After researching all the dental assisting schools in Vancouver and Portland I kept coming back to Elite and glad I did! They just had everything organized and very professional. It was hard and required a lot of study but I knew that going in so I was ready to go for it and go for it I did! I ended up serving about 180 hours during my externship but that's how I got hired. Not only did I end up with my dream job, I also ended up with friends for a life time. If you're checking out schools don't pass this one up!!! It's the best decision I ever made! read more

Wow... Elite Dental Academy is amazing!! My instructor Stephanie and the rest of the team are fantastic!!The team at Elite Dental Academy have so much enthusiasm and knowledge in the dental field. I feel so privileged to have had the opportunity to attend a school that kept me inspired. Elite Dental Academy has been a life changing opportunity that I will forever be grateful for. I am a confident Dental Assistant, thanks to Elite Dental Academy that made it all possible. - Christina (RDA) read more

Getting hired is Elite Dental Assisting Academy's goal for every student. All teachers have the highest certifications for both the states of Washington and Oregon. Having to serve a 100-150 hour externship is a definite plus in preparing you for a job!!!! There is never any pressure or hard sales pitch, actually just the opposite, they want you to check other schools out and do your homework. There's a reason why Elite has the best reputation in the Portland/Vancouver area!!! read more

Elite Dental is definitely worth it! At the beginning I questioned myself if I made the right choice of getting into the dental field but once I did my externship and had hands on training from that moment on I knew I made the right choice to becoming a dental assistant! I enjoy it so much,My teacher Stephanie is amazing! She made learning fun so I always looked forward to going to class! Elite Dental is the best thing that happened to me in 2020! Glad I chose Elite Dental! read more

I truly loved this program, and am so excited to be a part of this field. Our instructor Stephanie brought such engaging energy to her lectures, and truly cares about her students and wants to see them thrive! Lectures were very informative, and labs provided a great opportunity for hands on practice before entering the field. I will soon be graduating through ELITE and have already found full time employment! read more

Elite Dental was the best high speed program I could've joined. Nothing about it is very easy but the instructors made it fun. This is a fantastic course if you are self motivated and driven to succeed. Ultimately you come out of this program prepared, knowledgeable, confident, and ready to begin your career in the dental field. Thank you for being such wonderful teachers. I will miss everybody! read more

I have to be completely honest about this... this is an amazing course to be a part of for several reason!!! The staff is amazing and really helpful throughout the course They really through and just wonderful people to be around it's a really fast pace course and challenging but really informative about what Dental Assistant Do So Much To Learn And So Much To Experience Epic Course!!! read more

This is the best program I could've ever taken. Was taught so much by the best instructor Stephanie! The staff is so friendly and welcoming made it like I was surrounded by friends. Their teaching methods are great and they encourage everyone to do their best. I found a full time employment and can't wait to begin this new journey in my life and I couldn't have done it without Elite. read more

My time spent at Elite has been amazing! The staff were incredibly helpful! My instructor was the sweetest and was always an easy person to reach whenever I needed assistance. The fast pace program was intense but at the same time so satisfying because you get an incredible knowledge and education out of it. Thank you so much to the instructors and staff at Elite! read more

Best of the best! As a doctor I highly recommend Elite Dental Assisting Academy. They are expert and fun and professional with the best, friendly staff. Their beautiful office is a nurturing place to learn in, with up-to-date equipment and even great natural light. So many happy, successful graduates that get placed quickly into satisfying jobs is a huge bonus! read more

Had such a great experience at Elite! It's crazy how fast the 13 weeks flew by! Very fast paced and fun environment. Meredit and Mary were such great instructors! Both so knowledgeable and made the overall experience one of a kind. Can't recommend this program enough for someone interested in the dental field! read more

I knew that I wanted to make a career change and Elite Dental Academy was a great fit and an excellent choice! I felt welcome from day one and like the fast paced curriculum. Kristin, Kim, and Meredith are awesome and so helpful. I can't believe class is already ending! I definitely recommend this school! read more