Fortis Institute-Birmingham Birmingham, Alabama

The Dental Assisting program at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is designed to equip students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants. This program focuses on providing hands-on experience, teaching students how to work chair-side with dentists, and perform various patient care, office, and laboratory duties. The curriculum integrates both interpersonal and technical skills, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to assist in a wide range of dental procedures. Upon completion, graduates will be ready to pursue opportunities in diverse environments, including private dental practices, hospitals, nursing homes, and public health facilities. Moreover, Fortis provides career services to support graduates in securing employment and achieving professional growth, while also offering financial aid assistance to those who qualify, making this program an accessible and promising path towards a rewarding dental assisting career.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Fortis Institute-Birmingham 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.