PROGRAMS
Bright Futures in Dentistry
Building North Dakota's dental workforce by supporting the next generation of dental assistants — from high school recruitment to exam certification.
THE PROGRAM
Growing North Dakota's dental workforce.
We know dental assistants are vital to a dental practice. They may take patient vitals, clean prosthesis, take impressions, apply meds, take patient history, and do impressions. To be able to take radiographs, dental assistants need to become qualified. To practice even more expanded functions dental assistants need to become registered.
We can reimburse your dental practice for recruiting in high schools, DANB/DALE Foundation preparation and exam materials as well as individual reimbursements may be granted.
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Ways to get support through the program
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Cost to apply — reimbursement is free to eligible practices & students
Year-round
Applications accepted on a rolling basis
FOR STUDENTS & CAREER SEEKERS
Dental Career Seekers
Interested in a career in dentistry? North Dakota is a great place to start, with high demand for qualified dental assistants across the state — and no dental school required to begin.
WHAT DENTAL ASSISTANTS DO
All care is free — no insurance or proof of income required.
Patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Come prepared to wait — many patients line up before doors open.
Explore Getting Started in a Dental Career
A fast path into healthcare
Dental assisting is one of the quickest ways to start a rewarding healthcare career in North Dakota. Many assistants train on the job while preparing for certification.
Not sure where to begin? Reach out and we'll help connect you with practices, programs, and preparation resources near you.
FOR DENTAL PROFESSIONALS
Dental Assistant Reimbursement
Bright Futures in Dentistry accepts Dental Assistant Reimbursement requests for exams, prep materials, and DA prep courses — up to $1,250 per individual.
DANB/DALE Foundation Prep Materials
Review Courses
Practice Tests
DALE Prep
Dentist-Sponsored Online Course
New Assistant Online Course
Learn More
Apply for Reimbursement!
Total reimbursement to be granted, per individual, not to exceed $1,250.00
*Reimbursement requests must be received within 90 days of course/exam completion.
Resources
Reimbursement for Recruiting Dental Assistants
Outreach
Attend an outreach event (job fair, speaking to science class, etc...) to recruit high school students to dental assisting and distribute the following handouts to high school students:
HandoutTestimonials
Thank you ND Dental Foundation and the donors who generously donated the funds for having this program available to Dental Assistants. Passing the DANB was the next step in my career and I couldn’t have done it without this program. I hope to see other dental assistants utilize these resources to reach their goals, too!
Hannah,
DA at Sunshine Family Dentistry
I would like to send Bright Futures in Dentistry a sincere thank you for your encouragement and support, it truly makes all the difference in the world! I am grateful to have a career that is also my passion and to have found myself in a workplace that I can now call home.
April
RDA at Bridging the Dental Gap
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