Trinidad State College Trinidad, Colorado

The Dental Assistant program at Trinidad State College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become valuable members of a dental healthcare team. The program typically encompasses comprehensive coursework covering areas such as dental anatomy, chairside assisting techniques, infection control protocols, dental radiography, and the use of various dental materials. Students gain hands-on experience in simulated dental settings, learning to assist dentists during examinations and procedures. A key component of the program is the clinical externship, where students apply their learned skills in real-world dental offices, working under the supervision of practicing dental professionals. Students can expect to learn about patient care, record keeping, and office management. Completion of the program equips graduates with the qualifications to pursue entry-level positions as dental assistants, with opportunities to specialize in areas such as orthodontics or oral surgery after gaining experience. The curriculum often aligns with the requirements for national certification examinations such as the DANB exam.

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