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In 2019, after decades of serving Oklahomans with quality, affordable dentistry and training dental assistants through its successful internship program, the locally owned and operated Dental Depot designed and established its own Academy of Dental Assisting in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. After four years and nearly 150 successful graduates, the Academy opened a second location in Tulsa, boasting the same state-of-the-art training facilities with world-class labs and classrooms dedicated solely to practical experience.

Dental Depot Academy of Dental Assisting is unique among dental assisting programs. Its fast-paced, concentrated curriculum provides students with all of the classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience they need to succeed at a fraction of the cost and time commitment of other programs, while all clinical rotation requirements can be completed in-house at a Dental Depot location. Not only does this eliminate the hassle and inconvenience of acquiring an externship–which most other programs do–it also gives students the unique opportunity to receive hands-on training almost immediately and position themselves for post-graduation placement in a Dental Depot office.

The Academy has one goal – to educate and prepare students for professional success by emphasizing the theoretical knowledge, practical skills and real-world experience that they will need to thrive in the dental assisting profession. And, by integrating Dental Depot Academy of Dental Assisting with doctor-owned Dental Depot offices, students are immersed in the company’s mission and culture and can begin assimilating to teams they may very well be joining after graduation.

Founded in 1978 by Dr. Glenn Ashmore as a private practice with one location, Dental Depot has evolved into a thriving company with more than 30 locations throughout Oklahoma and Arizona, as well as the DFW and Kansas City metro areas. In spite of this tremendous growth, Dental Depot has never lost sight of Dr. Ashmore’s original vision: to provide patients with high-quality, common-sense dental care at an affordable price and with a personal touch.

As part of maintaining our small-town, family-oriented feel, all Dental Depot offices are partner-owned and operated by doctors who are deeply committed to and invested in the company’s mission of delivering compassionate, comprehensive care to the communities they serve. This ensures that, no matter how much we grow, every Dental Depot location looks and feels like home to the patients who visit us.

Dental Depot offices also offer an unparalleled professional experience for their employees. In addition to working in contemporary facilities that feature innovative treatment options and cutting-edge technology, employees and staff regularly receive opportunities to pursue career advancement, continuing education, and in-person mentorship from a wide range of experts and specialists. What’s more, many of these resources are accessible and available to students and recent graduates of Dental Depot Academy of Dental Assisting through internships, apprenticeships, and post-graduation job placement.