HOUSTON (Sept. 11, 2026) – The Lone Star College-Montgomery Dental Assistant program provides students with a path toward a well-paying healthcare career.

“Dental assistants help patients feel comfortable during procedures,” said Dr. Angelica Senties Sanz Cerrada, dental assistant instructor. “They can enter the healthcare field quickly through short training programs and enjoy stable, predictable weekday work hours.”

The demand for dental assistants continues to grow. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual wage for dental assistants in May 2024 was $47,300.

“Being a dental assistant can also become a career stepping stone. Those who complete the program and enter the workforce can gain hands-on experience before advancing to roles like a dental hygienist or office manager,” said Dr. Senties Sanz Cerrada.

The LSC-Montgomery Dental curriculum is a Non-Credit Fast Track program, with students earning a certification in as fast as 24 weeks, or six months, including clinical rotations with hands-on, in-person class experience. 

Visit LoneStar.edu/DentalAssistant or connect directly with Continuing Education to apply for this exciting healthcare career.

Lone Star College System enrolls over 90,000 students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSCS is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSCS, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area and has been named a 2025 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSCS consists of eight colleges, six centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.

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