Virtual Dental Training Program

Build your foundation for a successful dental career with Dental Essentials.

Dental Essentials is a virtual dental training program designed to build foundational knowledge and prepare individuals for entry-level opportunities in dentistry. Each self-paced module provides structured online lessons, instructional videos, presentations, and knowledge checks.

50+

Years combined experience

05

Years educating students

90

Days of course access

100%

Online & self-paced
About the Course

Dental Essentials

Virtual Dental Training Program

Dental Essentials is a comprehensive virtual educational program designed to introduce individuals to the fundamentals of dentistry, while providing dental practices with a structured foundation for training new team members.
Whether you are beginning your journey into dentistry, entering a new dental assisting position, or working in a dental practice that needs a more formalized training approach, Dental Essentials welcomes you.
If you're not a new team member, maybe you are ready to take the next step in your career growth! Welcome!

Your career. Your knowledge. Your next opportunity.

Your Professional Growth

An investment in YOU.

Dental Essentials is more than an introduction to dentistry. It is an investment in YOU! Your professional growth.

01

Build Your Skills.

Practical knowledge, thoughtfully taught

Through engaging educational modules, instructional videos, presentations, and knowledge assessments, students will explore foundational dental assisting concepts, including dental terminology, tooth numbering, dental charting, infection control, instrumentation, radiology fundamentals, and the essential responsibilities of dental personnel.

02

Strengthen Your Knowledge.

A foundation for your future studies

Are you thinking of enrolling in a dental hygiene program, or maybe even dental school? Enter those education programs with base knowledge that you can learn on your own and in your own time. Dental Essentials will provide the essential knowledge and skills to help you build confidence and prepare for success for your future.

03

Grow Your Future.

Our mission

Our mission is to provide accessible, practical dental education that supports individuals entering the profession and empowers dental practices to develop knowledgeable, confident, and capable team members.

Because every successful dental career begins with a strong foundation.

Learning Objectives

What are the learning objectives?

Students will learn dental essential topics including:

  • The career pathway of dentistry
  • Dental terminology
  • Tooth numbering and charting
  • Dental instrumentation used in different dental procedures
  • Proper infection control
  • Introduction to dental radiography
  • Foundation clinical tasks and workplace expectations
  • Professional development and preparing for the transition into a dental practice
Who It's For

Who is this virtual program for? YOU!

01

Aspiring Dental Assistants

Is your dental path to begin a career as a dental assistant and you want to build a foundation of knowledge while seeking employment?

02

Front Office Personnel

Do you want to understand dental terminology, the tooth numbering system, or how a procedure is done to better answer patient questions on the phone?

03

Future Treatment Coordinators

Are you ready to apply for a treatment coordinator position, but need to understand the WHY behind a treatment plan to present to a patient?

04

Future Office Managers

Are you ready to hold a leadership position such as an office manager?

05

OJT-Trained Dental Assistants

Were you trained On the Job but want a deeper understanding of dental procedures and the expectations of a dental assistant in your practice?

06

Future Dental Hygiene & Dental Students

Thinking of enrolling in a dental hygiene program or dental school? Build foundational dental knowledge on your own time before taking your next educational step.
The Process

How does the virtual course work?

  • Learn at your own pace

    The course works when you are ready. Complete each module on your schedule.

  • Watch & follow along

    Each module contains a PowerPoint presentation and an instructor-led video lesson using that resource.

  • Check your knowledge

    Knowledge checks and quizzes must be completed and passed before moving on.

  • Unlock the next module

    Modules are completed in order — you cannot move forward without finishing the one before.
Working at your own pace will allow you to receive the education to launch your career into your next goal of growth.
For Dental Practices

Provide a training plan that WORKS with Dental Essentials!

Are you a dental practice hiring entry-level dental assistants? Do you advertise that you will provide OJT training?
This program provides a more consistent foundation of knowledge for new hires within your practice. Reduce or eliminate an unstructured plan. Give ALL your team members a common educational starting point — not just "Hello Sally, this is Sarah (our seasoned dental assistant), she will be training you." This concept of OJT leaves a lot of gaps in training and creates uncertainty for your new employee.
  • Consistent foundation for every new hire
  • Structured plan instead of ad-hoc shadowing
  • Group enrollment for multiple employees
Meet Your Instructors

Learn from career dental assistants

Amanda Newhouse and John Hatfield have a combined 50+ years of experience as dental assistants. As business partners, they have successfully educated dental assistant students over the last five years while operating an in-person course, Cornerstone Dental Assistant Academy, LLC.

Amanda Newhouse

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Amanda has been an Expanded Function Dental Assistant for the last 13 years and still works within a dental practice weekly.
Co-founder, Cornerstone Dental Assistant Academy

John Hatfield

Sales Manager, Yeah Dental

John has continued his path in dentistry into dental sales and is the sales manager for Yeah Dental.
Co-founder, Cornerstone Dental Assistant Academy
Why Choose Us

Why Dental Essentials?

Created by experts

Although a virtual course, it was created by two very experienced dental educators and career dental assistants. What better way to learn the path of dentistry than from two people dedicated to the same career?

Foundational knowledge

Dental Essentials focuses on knowledge you can learn today and continue to build on throughout your career.

Designed for YOU

Access organized lessons that you can complete and revisit during your course access period. Remember: access is not unlimited.
This foundation course supports, but does not replace, supervised clinical training. Hands-on competencies must be practiced within your dental practice.
Pricing & Enrollment

Invest in your dental career

Launch Price

Individual Enrollment

$1,895.00

One-time payment in full · Secure checkout with Stripe
  • Full access to all self-paced modules
  • Instructor-led video lessons & PowerPoint resources
  • Knowledge checks and quizzes
  • Strict 90-day access, starting once payment is received
*Program price subject to change at any time.

Dental Practice Enrollment

Dental practices can contact us to enroll multiple employees. Email us to discuss bulk pricing for your team.
  • dentalessentials2026@gmail.com

Refund Policy

Dental Essentials is a digital educational program that provides access to online lessons, videos, presentations, quizzes, and other proprietary educational materials. All sales are final.
Please Read Before Enrolling

Important Disclosures & Educational Disclaimer

Before you enroll, please review the four disclosures below. They explain how the course is recorded, your state's rules, extra training you may need, and how the course materials may be used.

Educational Setting and Video Content

All videos presented in this course are recorded in an educational setting. No patient care is performed as part of the video recordings or course demonstrations.

State-Specific Scope of Practice and Allowable Duties

The topics, procedures, and hands-on skills presented in this course may not be permitted duties for dental assistants in every state or jurisdiction. It is the learner's responsibility to verify the allowable duties, scope of practice, and applicable regulations for their state or location before performing any dental assisting task. For additional information regarding dental assisting credentials and state-specific requirements, visit DANB.org.

Additional Education, Training, and Certification Requirements

Completion of this course does not guarantee eligibility for employment, authorization to perform specific dental assisting duties, or satisfaction of all state-specific requirements. Additional education, supervised clinical training, credentials, or certifications may be required depending on the learner's location and intended job responsibilities. For example, dental radiography duties may require additional training and/or radiography certification, such as the DANB Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam or other applicable state-required qualifications. Learners are responsible for confirming all applicable requirements before entering employment or performing regulated duties.

Proprietary Information and Intellectual Property

All course content and educational materials provided through Dental Essentials, including but not limited to videos, recordings, presentations, PowerPoint materials, quizzes, written content, downloadable resources, and any other documentation or educational materials made available within the program, are proprietary and are the intellectual property of Dental Essentials and its owners, Amanda Newhouse and John Hatfield, unless otherwise expressly stated.
These materials are provided for the personal educational use of enrolled participants only. No content may be copied, reproduced, recorded, distributed, shared, modified, republished, sold, or used for commercial or instructional purposes without prior written permission from Dental Essentials and its owners, except as permitted by applicable law.
Unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, or sharing of course materials is prohibited and may result in legal action as permitted by applicable law.
F.A.Q.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous dental experience?

No.

Is this course completely online?

Yes.

How long does this course take?

You work at your own pace. Your access to the program is limited, so do not wait to start. There is NOT an extension of time, regardless of reasoning.

How long do I have access?

90 days. These are NOT business days — the 90 days include Monday through Sunday.

Can a dental office enroll an employee?

Yes. You may contact us for a bulk price for multiple employees.

Does this course include hands-on clinical training?

No.

Does the completion of Dental Essentials guarantee a job or a professional certification?

No.

Who can I contact for help?

Email dentalessentials2026@gmail.com with your questions.
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