Our Program

  • Program fee: $12,500.
  • Upcoming Courses:
    • Spring Term 2026:
      • Thursday, April 2 – July 23
    • Summer Term 2026:
      • Tuesday, June 2 – September 22
    • Fall Terms 2026:
      • Thursday, August 6 – November 19
      • Tuesday, October 6 – January 19
    • Winter Term 2026:
      • Thursday, December 3 – March 18
  • Prerequisites: No prerequisite courses are required, must be at least 16 years old and have a high school diploma or GED to enroll.
  • This program includes all necessary materials: a set of scrubs, textbooks, and your first state board exam fees.
  • The coursework is delivered online, with students attending one in‑person, 8‑hour lab session each week for hands‑on clinical training.
  • Throughout the program, students also complete a 56-hour internship to gain clinical experience and prepare for the Dental Assistant National Board exam. Once you pass the exams, you will earn certification as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA), along with the following Oregon credentials:
    • Pit and Fissure Sealant Certification
    • Denture Soft Reline Certification
    • Gingival Retraction Cord Certification
  • In our experience, many students are offered employment by their observation or externship sites.
  • Please note that this is a non-credit program, and at this time, FAFSA or federal financial aid is not available. However, we do offer two flexible payment plan options to help make tuition more manageable.

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Our Highly Experienced Instructors

The instructors at McKenzie Dental Practices of Oregon are highly experienced, educated, and board certified. They are dedicated to working with each student to ensure quality education and clinical work.

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James Lee, DDS

Founder

Dr. Lee grew up in Calgary, Alberta, and graduated from Loma Linda University in 1992 with the highest clinical award. In 1996, he and his wife Elaine moved to Oregon where they have been raising their three kids. When Dr. Lee isn’t working, you can find him spending time with his family, enjoying the outdoors, playing golf, cycling, fishing, and doing mission work. He has served as a Dental Director for a mission clinic in Moscow, Russia.

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Marie, EFDA, AnA-IV

Lead Dental Instructor

Marie is a graduate of Concorde Career College and brings 16 years of dental experience to the field. Throughout her career, she has earned multiple certifications, including Anesthesia and IV Therapy. With her extensive background, Marie now oversees the curriculum of the dental assisting program, providing students with a strong foundation and knowledge.

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