H Councill Trenholm State Community College Montgomery, Alabama

The Dental Assistant program at H Councill Trenholm State Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed as a vital member of a dental healthcare team. This program typically combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory and clinical experience. Students learn about dental anatomy, physiology, and terminology, as well as chairside assisting techniques, infection control protocols, and dental radiography. Through simulation labs and clinical rotations in local dental offices, students gain practical experience in preparing patients for treatment, assisting the dentist during procedures, sterilizing instruments, taking radiographs, and managing dental office operations. Graduates are prepared to assist dentists in a variety of tasks, contributing to efficient and high-quality patient care. The program often includes preparation for recognized certifications, such as radiography and CPR, enhancing graduates’ employability. This program usually takes one to two years to complete, resulting in an Associate Degree or Certificate, positioning graduates for immediate entry into the dental assisting profession or further education in related fields.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at H Councill Trenholm State Community 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.