Century College Saint Paul, Minnesota

Century College’s Dental Assistant program is a comprehensive and competitive program designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the dental field. Offered as both an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and a Diploma, the program combines classroom instruction with practical, hands-on experience in a modern on-site dental clinic, allowing students to provide high-quality patient care. Students learn a wide range of essential skills, from chairside assisting and taking radiographs to educating patients on oral hygiene. The curriculum is structured to meet the demands of diverse work environments, from private dental offices to public health institutions. Graduates are well-prepared to excel in their careers and become Certified and Licensed dental assistants by passing the Dental Assisting National Board Certification Exam and the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry Dental Assistant State Licensure Exam, leading to excellent job placement opportunities.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Century College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.