John C Calhoun State Community College Tanner, Alabama

The Dental Assisting program at John C Calhoun State Community College is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants. The program typically covers a wide range of topics, including dental anatomy, chairside assisting, dental radiology, infection control, and dental office management. Students engage in hands-on laboratory training to develop essential practical skills, such as taking impressions, sterilizing instruments, and assisting with dental procedures. A crucial component of the program is a clinical externship, providing students with valuable real-world experience in a dental office setting. This allows students to work alongside practicing dentists and dental assistants, applying their learned skills and gaining exposure to the daily operations of a dental practice. Successful completion of the program often prepares graduates to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examination to become Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs), enhancing their career prospects. Graduates are well-prepared for positions in various dental settings, including general dentistry, specialty practices, and public health clinics. The program typically lasts one to two years, depending on whether it is a certificate or associate degree program.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at John C Calhoun 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.