Eastern Arizona College Thatcher, Arizona

The Dental Assistant program at Eastern Arizona College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a fast-paced and rewarding healthcare career. This program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of dental procedures, chairside assisting techniques, dental radiography, infection control protocols, and dental office management. The curriculum typically includes classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory exercises, and a clinical externship in a local dental office, allowing students to gain practical experience and apply their skills in a real-world setting. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to assist dentists in a variety of procedures, manage patient records, and ensure a safe and efficient dental environment. Upon successful completion of the program, students are often eligible to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, enhancing their career prospects. Career paths for dental assistant graduates include working in general dentistry practices, specialty dental offices (such as orthodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery), public health clinics, and dental insurance companies.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Eastern Arizona 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.