College of Alameda Alameda, California

College of Alameda’s Dental Assisting Program provides a comprehensive and accredited pathway to a rewarding career in the dental field. This intensive, two-semester program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as Registered Dental Assistants (RDA) and Certified Dental Assistants (CDA). The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from foundational concepts like oral anatomy and dental materials to advanced techniques in chair-side procedures and dental radiology. Students gain invaluable hands-on experience through clinical rotations at prestigious institutions like the University of California, San Francisco, and local private dental offices. Beyond technical proficiency, the program emphasizes professionalism, ethical conduct, and critical thinking, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to contribute effectively to a dental team and manage various aspects of a dental practice. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the DANB and State of California RDA examinations, opening doors to diverse career opportunities within the dental profession.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at College of Alameda 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.