Orange Coast College Costa Mesa, California

The Registered Dental Assisting Program at Orange Coast College provides students with a comprehensive and cutting-edge education to excel in the dynamic field of dental assisting. This program emphasizes the development of both interpersonal and technical skills essential for supporting oral health care. Students benefit from instruction using state-of-the-art dental equipment, digital systems, and strict adherence to infection control protocols. The curriculum integrates academic coursework with hands-on laboratory experience and 300 hours of clinical rotations in local dental offices. Upon completion, graduates gain valuable certifications in Radiation Safety, Pit and Fissure Sealant, and Coronal Polish. The program is designed to fully prepare students for the Registered Dental Assisting (RDA) examinations, paving the way for successful licensure and rewarding careers in this high-demand profession.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Orange Coast 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.