Orthodontic Assistant Training in Arizona
Palm Valley Dental Assistant Training Academy
Where your future in dentistry begins, right here, right now.
Ready to Work with Braces, Wires & Smiles?
If the idea of helping people get a confident smile excites you, then orthodontic assisting might be your perfect career path.
At Palm Valley Dental Assistant Training Academy, you won’t just read about braces and wires. You’ll learn right inside real orthodontic clinics. You’ll see how treatments work, help patients feel comfortable, and practice using the same tools the pros use.
Our program is hands-on, fast, and focused on real skills.
If you love working with people, enjoy detailed tasks, and want a career where you can see smiles transform, this is your path forward.
What Makes Our Ortho Training Different?
This is not a general dental program with a few ortho chapters tacked on. This is orthodontic assisting from start to finish. You’ll train on what matters most in an ortho office, from placing brackets to adjusting wires and assisting with aligners.
You will master skills like:
By the end of the program, you will know how to walk into an ortho practice and get to work confidently.
Forget plastic heads or staged scenarios. You will train in real orthodontic clinics across Arizona operated by Palm Valley Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. That means:
You won’t just learn ortho, you will live it.
We’re not just a school, we’re a growing network of orthodontic clinics. That means our top graduates can:
We train with the intent to hire. Your new job might be waiting on the other side of graduation.
If you are curious about braces, retainers, and helping people achieve beautiful smiles, our Orthodontic Assistant Program is for you. You will learn the basics of tooth movement and orthodontic appliances. You will also practice adjusting wires and retainers. You will learn proper sterilization and safety procedures. Plus, you will confidently use specialized orthodontic tools. You will be ready for an exciting career in orthodontic care after completing this program.
Palm Valley Dental Assistant Training Academy
Where your future in dentistry begins, right here, right now.
Who’s This Program For?
You don’t need to be a dentist or have years of school behind you to start. This program is for:
Graduate With In-Demand Skills
Our curriculum was designed by orthodontists who know what today’s practices need. You’ll graduate job-ready with:
Financing Options & Support
We believe in making healthcare careers accessible. While we pursue accreditation, eligible students may qualify for:
And yes, we’ll cover the cost of your first certification attempts (like X-ray and coronal polishing) to save you money.
Turn Your Passion for Smiles into a Career
Orthodontic assistants are the unsung heroes behind every smile transformation. If you’re detail-oriented, love working with people, and want to join one of the fastest-growing areas in dentistry, this is your moment.
Join Palm Valley and get trained where smiles are made.
Ready to learn more?
Let’s talk and see if our Orthodontic Assistant Program is your perfect fit.
Your new career in orthodontics could be just 6 months away.