Pikes Peak State College Colorado Springs, Colorado

Pikes Peak State College’s Dental Assisting program offers a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in dental healthcare. As the only program in Southern Colorado accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation, it provides students with a high-quality education recognized by industry standards. The program combines rigorous coursework with extensive hands-on experience, including a minimum of 300 clinical hours, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the demands of the profession. Students learn essential skills, from assisting with dental procedures and taking X-rays to managing dental records and communicating with patients. PPSC offers both an Associate of Applied Science degree, which provides a broader educational foundation, and a certificate program designed for focused career entry. Graduates are equipped to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Exam, opening doors to certification and professional advancement in various clinical settings.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Pikes Peak 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.