
North Carolina's Growing Dental Assistant Academy
Start Your New
Career In 12 Weeks
Hands-on
Our comprehensive hands-on training prepares you for a career in the real world.
Finish Fast
Earn your certificate of completion in as little as 12 weeks.
​Affordable
​Bilingual
We offer in house financial assistance to help you graduate debt free.
We offer Spanish and English classes to help you succeed in your course.
Dental Assistant Training in Gastonia & Lake Norman, NC
Welcome to Royal Dental Assistant Academy — proudly serving students at our Gastonia and Lake Norman campuses. As the demand for skilled dental assistants continues to grow, we provide hands-on training, real-world experience, and supportive instruction designed to prepare students for successful careers in the dental field. Our mission is to help aspiring dental professionals gain the confidence, knowledge, and clinical skills needed to thrive in today’s expanding dental industry.
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Upcoming Schedule:
Gastonia Campus
Hybrid Class Friday 6:30pm-9:00pm
Spring 2026: March 26-June 11
Summer 2026: June 11-August 28
Fall 2026: August 28-November 13
Spring 2027: January 8-March 26
Spring 2027: April 2-June 18
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Saturday Class 8am-1pm
Summer 2026: June 6-August 22
Fall 2026: August 29-November 14
Spring 2027: January 9-March 27
Summer 2027: June 5-August 21
Fall 2027: August 28-November 13
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Spanish Saturday Class 11am-3pm
Summer 2026: June 6-August 22
Fall 2026: August 29-November 14
Spring 2027: January 9-March 27
Summer 2027: June 5-August 21
Fall 2027: August 28-November 13
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​​ Mon & Wed Night Class 6:30pm-9:00pm
Enrollment for this class is managed through a waitlist. If you are interested, please email our office to be added and notified when the next session opens.
Email: info@royaldaacademy.com​​​
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Lake Norman Campus​​
Saturday Class 8am-1pm
Summer 2026: July 11-September 26
Summer 2026: August 22-November 7th
Fall 2026: October 3-December 19
Spring 2027: January 9-March 27
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Orthodontic Class Mon & Wed 6:30-9:00pm
Summer 2026: July 6-September 23
Fall 2026: September 28-December 16
Spring 2027: January 11-March 31
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Hybrid Class Thursdays 6:30-9:00pm
Summer 2026: July 9-September 24
Sumer 2026: August 27-Novememner 11
Fall 2026: October 1-December 17
Spring 2027: January 7-March 25
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Enrollment Process
Fill out online application.
Complete Enrollment Form
Secure Your Seat with $250 Deposit
Program Details
At Royal Dental Assistant Academy, we are committed to providing comprehensive training that equips you with the practical skills and knowledge you need to succeed in a fast-growing industry. Our hands-on training ensures that you’ll be confident in your ability to assist with real-world dental procedures from day one, while our flexible scheduling options, including Saturday classes, make it easy to fit your education into your busy life. We also offer bilingual classes, ensuring accessibility for a diverse range of students. Our goal is to make your education both attainable and affordable with in-house payment plans and support through every step of the way, including resume building and job placement assistance. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to advance, we’re here to support your journey to becoming a successful dental assistant.
Royal Dental Assistant Academy programs are approved and licensed by North Carolina Dental Board and North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges.
The North Carolina State Board of Community Colleges is not an accrediting agency.

