North-West College-Anaheim Anaheim, California

The Dental Assistant program at North-West College-Anaheim is a comprehensive, hands-on course designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a dental office setting. This career-focused program goes beyond theoretical learning, providing practical training in crucial areas such as patient care, x-ray techniques, chairside assisting, and office administration. Students will learn how to schedule appointments, sterilize instruments, assist dentists during procedures, and educate patients on proper oral hygiene. A key component of the program is a 180-hour clinical externship, where students gain real-world experience applying their newly acquired skills in a professional healthcare environment. The curriculum also covers important topics like professional ethics, patient psychology, and dental terminology, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and prepared for the challenges of a dental assisting career. With campuses conveniently located throughout Southern California, North-West College offers a pathway to a rewarding and in-demand career in the dental field. Dental Assistant graduates from the West Covina, Pomona and Glendale campuses receive a certificate of completion for x-rays and a certificate of completion for coronal polishing. Graduates routinely find entry-level positions working in dental offices, clinics and other oral health care facilities.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at North-West College-Anaheim 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.