North-West College-Glendale Glendale, California

The Dental Assistant program at North-West College-Glendale is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants. This program typically provides hands-on training in a simulated dental office environment, allowing students to practice chairside assisting techniques, sterilization procedures, and radiography. Students learn about dental terminology, instruments, and common dental procedures, including restorative dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontics. A key component is learning infection control practices and adhering to OSHA guidelines to maintain a safe and sterile environment for both patients and staff.

Students will learn to take and process dental X-rays, manage patient records, and assist the dentist during examinations and treatments. The program also typically includes an externship, providing valuable real-world experience in a dental office. Graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level positions as dental assistants in various settings, including general dentistry practices, specialty dental offices, and clinics. The program may also prepare students to sit for relevant certification exams (e.g., radiation safety), potentially leading to further career advancement opportunities.

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