ABC Adult School Cerritos, California

The Dental Assistant program at ABC Adult School provides students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a modern dental office. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on training, the program covers essential topics such as dental anatomy, infection control, radiography techniques, patient care, and office administration. Students learn vital practical skills, including sterilizing instruments, assisting dentists during procedures, taking dental x-rays, performing basic laboratory tasks, and providing crucial chairside support to patients. A key component of the program is the professional externship, offering invaluable real-world experience and allowing students to demonstrate their acquired skills in a professional environment. Upon completion of this comprehensive program, graduates are well-prepared to pursue a successful and fulfilling career as a dental assistant, equipped with the necessary skills and confidence to excel in all aspects of the dental field. Students can receive program certification, and upon providing a high school diploma or equivalency, they can also receive a career technical diploma.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at ABC Adult School 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.