Great Falls College Montana State University Great Falls, Montana

The Dental Assistant program at Great Falls College MSU provides comprehensive training to prepare students for successful careers as vital members of a dental healthcare team. This program offers both on-campus and online learning options, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills. Students learn chairside assisting, radiography techniques, dental office management, and infection control procedures. A key component is the clinical practice semester, offering valuable real-world experience. The curriculum adheres to the standards set by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to perform entry-level duties, including expanded functions as defined by the Montana Board of Dentistry. Furthermore, the program emphasizes professional values, ethical considerations, and effective communication skills to ensure graduates are well-rounded professionals ready to contribute to any dental practice. With excellent employment prospects for dental assistants, this program equips graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in this growing field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Great Falls College Montana State University 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.