Indian River State College Fort Pierce, Florida

The Dental Assistant program at Indian River State College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a rewarding career as a dental assistant. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including chairside assisting techniques, dental radiography, sterilization protocols, dental materials, and dental office management. Students gain practical experience through hands-on laboratory sessions and extensive clinical rotations in local dental offices. This real-world experience allows them to apply their classroom learning and develop the confidence and competence needed to work effectively as part of a dental team. The program typically takes around one year to complete, and graduates are well-prepared to assist dentists in providing quality patient care. Successful completion of the program prepares students to sit for relevant national certification exams, such as the DANB RHS exam, and opens doors to employment opportunities in general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, and other dental specialties. The program also provides a solid foundation for those who may wish to pursue further education in related fields.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Indian River State 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.