A healthy smile can change a person’s world ﹣ and helping someone achieve their best smile can become your lifelong career choice. At the Dental Assisting Training School of Northwest Indiana, we provide a comprehensive, hands-on approach to training and educating our region’s dental workforce.

We offer accelerated, 12-week programs for dental assistants with dental radiology in a state-of-the-art dental office where students have the opportunity to interact with real patients. Located in Dyer, IN, our dental school welcomes prospective dental assistants and professionals from Northwest Indiana, the Chicago Southland, and beyond.

Dental Assisting Training School of Northwest Indiana started in 1999 with an objective to provide educated and well-trained dental assistants and radiologists to our region. Spearheaded by Dr. Anthony DiConstanzo of Smiles by Dr D, our condensed, accelerated program occurs in an actual dental office, providing students with hands-on training and real-life interaction with actual patients. 

DATS NWI’s mission is to prepare individuals with the knowledge, skills, and proficiency to deliver exceptional dental care. We are an accredited Department of Workforce Development program. We are approved by the office of career and technical school. We are an accredited workforce development vocational school. We are state approved through the veterans administration for GI bill approved benefits. We work to help hundreds of dental assistants and radiologists enter the dental field throughout Indiana. We look forward to being a part of your educational journey!