Fortis College-Montgomery Montgomery, Alabama

The Dental Assistant program at Fortis College-Montgomery is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to thrive in a dynamic dental office environment. This comprehensive program typically covers a range of essential topics, including dental terminology, chairside assisting techniques, sterilization and infection control procedures, dental radiography, and patient communication. Students benefit from hands-on training in simulated dental offices, allowing them to practice and refine their skills in a realistic setting. A crucial component of the program is the externship, where students gain valuable real-world experience by working alongside dental professionals in actual dental practices. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to assist dentists in various procedures, manage patient records, sterilize instruments, take X-rays, and provide excellent patient care. The program aims to prepare students for entry-level positions as dental assistants in general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, or other specialized dental practices, and may offer preparation for professional certifications to enhance employability.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Fortis College-Montgomery 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.