Launch Your Career in Dental Healthcare

Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs at Fortis prepare you for a rewarding career in oral healthcare. Our programs combine hands-on skills, clinical experience, and passionate instructors with real-world experience to help you support patients, assist dentists, and promote healthy smiles. Whether you’re starting as a Dental Assistant or advancing to Dental Hygiene, Fortis provides the training and guidance you need to succeed in this growing, in-demand field.

Why choose a career in dental healthcare?

  • Dental healthcare professionals are consistently in demand, offering long-term stability and diverse career opportunities in administrative and specialized roles.
  • According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of Dental Assistants is projected to grow 10% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations, while Dental Hygienists are projected to grow 11% during the same period. This steady demand reflects the essential, hands-on skills these professionals provide—skills that are difficult to automate. 
  • Choosing a career in oral health means stepping into an in-demand field where your work truly matters—and Fortis can help you gain the training and experience to succeed.

Fortis Dental Programs

Fortis Colleges and Institutes offer dental programs designed to prepare students for rewarding entry-level positions as Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists. Each program combines classroom learning with hands-on clinical training to help students build the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to provide exceptional patient care. 

Why Fortis?

  • Less time to earn a degree and start employment

    Less time to earn a degree and start employment

  • Career-focused classes

    Career-focused classes

  • Hands-on clinical training

    Hands-on clinical training

  • Flexible class schedules

    Flexible class schedules

  • Accredited programs

    Accredited programs

  • Financial aid for those who qualify

    Financial aid for those who qualify

  • Career services

    Career services

  • Connections to local employers

    Connections to local employers