Polytech Adult Education Dover, Delaware

The Dental Assisting program at Polytech Adult Education provides students with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants. This program typically covers a wide range of essential topics, including chairside assisting techniques, dental radiography, infection control protocols, dental materials handling, and dental office management. Students can expect to learn how to assist dentists during various procedures, take and develop dental x-rays, sterilize instruments, prepare treatment rooms, and manage patient records. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to hands-on training in a simulated dental office setting, allowing students to practice their skills and gain confidence. Externship opportunities at local dental practices are also generally included, giving students valuable real-world experience. Graduates of the program are typically prepared to pursue careers in general dentistry, specialized dental practices (such as orthodontics or periodontics), dental clinics, and public health settings. The program usually includes preparation for national certification exams, such as those offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), enhancing their credentials and employment prospects.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Polytech Adult Education 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.