Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting

What Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting does

Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting (KSDA) is a private, for-profit vocational institution operating a single campus at 1518 Draper St, Kingsburg, California. The school delivers Dental Board of California-approved training to aspiring dental assistants and to working dental assistants seeking specific state certifications. Its core product is a 6-week, 96-credit-hour Dental Assisting Course priced at $5,540 (including a $200 non-refundable registration fee), taught in a real dental office environment with live patients by a practicing dentist, Dr. Savera Mann, DDS, supported by RDAs and office staff. The portfolio also includes four board-approved certification courses — Radiation Safety (32 hours, $660), Coronal Polishing (12 hours, $440), Infection Control (8 hours, $440), and Pit & Fissure Sealant (16 hours, $550) — plus an American Heart Association BLS course and add-on modules in Dental Anatomy and Preventive Dentistry.

The business model is direct-to-consumer tuition with no federal or state financial aid participation. The school operates a pay-as-you-go billing structure with non-refundable registration fees collected upfront, and supplements consumer payment through partnerships with EECU Student Grant Program, Proteus, Fresno Workforce, JTO Kings County Job Training Office, WES, and Learn4Life High Schools. Distribution is exclusively in-person at the Kingsburg campus; no online or hybrid delivery is offered. Customer acquisition is driven by the school's website, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), workforce development referrals, and direct phone inquiries, with graduate testimonials emphasized as a primary conversion tool. The institution is BPPE-compliant and is repositioning its course portfolio in response to the Dental Board of California's January 2025 policy update, which expanded the scope of practice for unlicensed dental assistants and mandated Pit & Fissure licensure for all RDAs.

Name

Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting

Legal name

Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting

Website

https://kingsburgdentalassisting.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting is a private vocational school in Kingsburg, California, offering Dental Board of California-approved dental assisting programs — including a 6-week core course and certification courses — taught in a real dental office to individual students and working dental assistants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Dental Assisting Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Dental Assisting (EDAOAJAJ)

Keywords

• Dental assisting training
• Coronal polishing certification
• Radiation safety course
• Infection control training
• Vocational dental education

Headquarters

HQ city

Kingsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Dental Assisting Program Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for the comprehensive dental assisting program. Students pay tuition for classroom instruction, laboratory training, and clinical practice in a real dental office environment.
2. Certification Course Tuition: Revenue from individual certification courses including Coronal Polishing ($440), Infection Control ($440), Pit & Fissure Sealant ($550), and Radiation Safety ($660). These are standalone courses for dental assistants seeking additional certifications.
3. BLS Course Fees: Revenue from American Heart Association BLS certification courses offered to dental professionals and healthcare providers.
4. Registration Fees: Non-refundable registration fees charged upon enrollment (e.g., $200 for dental assisting program). These fees are collected upfront before program commencement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting delivers in-person, hands-on vocational training for aspiring and working dental assistants in Kingsburg, California. Its core offering is a 6-week, 96-credit-hour Dental Assisting Course covering chairside assisting, dental anatomy, X-ray techniques, infection control, dental materials, and preventive dentistry, taught by a practicing dentist in a real dental office with live patients. The school also sells standalone Dental Board of California-approved certification courses in Coronal Polishing, Infection Control, Pit & Fissure Sealant, and Radiation Safety, plus an American Heart Association BLS certification.

Product overview

Kingsburg School of Dental Assisting offers a portfolio of dental assisting courses approved by the Dental Board of California. The core program is the 6-week Dental Assisting Course providing foundational training for entry-level dental assistants. Specialized certification courses include Radiation Safety (32 hours), Coronal Polishing (12 hours), Infection Control (8 hours), Pit and Fissure Sealant (16 hours), and Basic Life Support (AHA-certified). Additional support courses in Dental Anatomy and Preventive Dentistry complement the curriculum. The school provides both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training in real dental office environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dental Assisting Course A 6-week, 96-credit-hour dental assisting program held Tuesdays and Thursdays (9am–6pm) covering sterilization, dental materials, dental anatomy, X-ray techniques, teeth nomenclature, preventive dentistry, and chairside assistance. Combines theoretical, laboratory, and clinical classes taught in a real dental office environment with live patients. Total tuition $5,540 (including $200 non-refundable registration fee).
• Radiation Safety Course A 32-hour Dental Board of California-approved board-approved course (8 hours lecture + 12 hours lab on manikins + 12 hours X-rays on patients) teaching dental assistants to perform radiographs and operate radiographic equipment while minimizing radiation exposure. Total tuition $660 (includes registration fee).
• Coronal Polishing Course A 12-hour Dental Board of California-approved course (4 hours lecture + 4 hours manikin lab + 4 hours clinical on live patients) teaching prophylactic polishing using rubber prophylaxis cups and polishing paste to remove stains and plaque. Total tuition $440 (includes $100 non-refundable registration).
• Infection Control Course An 8-hour Dental Board of California-approved course (2 hours in-office + 6 hours home study) covering hand hygiene, PPE usage, sterilization and disinfection principles, sharps handling, and infection control practices. Total tuition $440 (includes STRF fee).
• Pit and Fissure Sealant Course A 16-hour Dental Board of California-approved course (12 hours in-office + 4 hours home study) training dental assistants to place sealants on molars to prevent bacteria and food particles from accumulating in deep grooves. Total tuition $550.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Course An American Heart Association-certified BLS course teaching high-quality CPR techniques, AED usage, emergency response, and life-saving skills for adults, children, and infants. Required for unlicensed dental assistants performing coronal polishing under the January 2025 Dental Board of California policy.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-week program completion leads to entry-level dental assistant positions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ProteusminorOthersNon-profit organization with offices in Selma, Fresno, Hanford, Kerman, London, Sanger, Visalia, and Dinuba. Provides workforce development and training support services.
• Fresno WorkforceminorOthersWorkforce development organization. Contact: Annette at (559) 230-4020 for training support and potential student referrals.
• JTO Kings County Job Training OfficeminorOthersJob training office serving Kings County. Located in Hanford. Contact: (559) 852-4974. Provides workforce training support and may refer students to the dental assisting program.
• WES (Workforce & Economic Development)minorOthersWorkforce and economic development organization partnering with the school to support dental assisting training and career pathways.
• Learn4Life High SchoolsminorOthersHigh school partner organization providing educational pathways for students interested in dental assisting careers.
• Dental Board of CaliforniacoreOthersRegulatory body that approves the school's courses including X-Ray, Coronal Polishing, Infection Control, and Pit and Fissure Sealant. Graduates receive certifications recognized by this board for state licensing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• American Career College: California for-profit career college with a Dental Assisting program. Direct competitor offering similar accelerated, hands-on training to working adults in the same state.
• UEI College: Multi-campus California for-profit vocational college offering a Dental Assistant program among its healthcare tracks. Direct competitor for the same career-starter and career-changer students seeking accelerated, hands-on healthcare training.
• Concorde Career College: Career-focused college with California campuses offering a Dental Assistant program. Competes directly for working dental assistants seeking board-approved certifications and entry-level training.
• San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC): California-based private college with Dental Assistant programs across multiple campuses. Competes for the same regional career-changer and entry-level healthcare workforce pipeline KSDA serves.
• Southern California Health Institute (SOCHI): California vocational school offering a Dental Assistant program with hands-on training. Targets the same student segments—career starters and working assistants pursuing board-recognized certifications.
• Blake Austin College: California vocational school offering a Dental Assistant program with hands-on clinical training. Direct peer competing for the same California career-starter and RDA-track students.
• Carrington College: California-headquartered career college with multiple campuses offering a Dental Assisting program. Direct peer competing on accelerated program length, board approvals, and career-placement support.

Regional players

• College of the Sequoias: Public community college in Visalia, CA within driving distance of Kingsburg, offering allied health programs. Regional competitor for Central Valley students seeking lower-cost dental assisting pathways.
• Modesto Junior College: Public community college in California's Central Valley offering dental assisting coursework. Regional alternative that draws from the same San Joaquin Valley student population.
• Fresno City College: Public community college in Fresno, CA offering a Dental Assisting program. Closest geographic public alternative to KSDA, competing primarily on price and federal financial aid eligibility rather than model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kingsburgdental
• Instagraminstagram.com/kingsburgksda
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kingsburg-school-of-dental-assisting

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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