Dental Training Programs

alaska has local training programs for dental hygiene, dental assisting, and dental health aide therapy. learn more below:

dental hygiene

The University of Alaska offers Dental Hygiene courses, including a Bachelors Degree.


dental assisting

Alaska has several organizations offering certification as a Dental Assistant.

dental health aide therapy

Alaska is home to the accredited, 2-year Alaska Dental Therapy Educational Program (ADTEP). 


Read more about the successes of Dental Health Aide Therapy!

The Alaska Beacon reports on:

FIRST DECADE OF ALASKA'S DENTAL THERAPY PROGRAM 

Congratulations to the graduating class of 2023!

Congratulations and gratitude to the recent graduates 2023, and to the transitioning students entering class of 2024.