College of Marin Kentfield, California

The Dental Assisting program at College of Marin is designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the dental field. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist dentists in providing quality patient care. Students can expect to learn about dental anatomy, chairside assisting, sterilization techniques, dental materials, and radiography. The program likely includes significant clinical hours, allowing students to gain practical experience in a simulated or real dental office environment. Graduates may be eligible to sit for certification exams, such as the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and radiography certifications, enhancing their employability. Career opportunities for dental assisting graduates include positions in general dentistry offices, specialist practices, clinics, and public health settings. With its blend of theory and practice, the Dental Assisting program at College of Marin provides a solid foundation for a successful career in the dental field.

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