Milan Institute-Palm Desert Palm Desert, California

The Dental Assistant program at Milan Institute-Palm Desert offers a comprehensive 36-week* pathway into the rewarding field of dental healthcare. Students gain the essential technical and practical skills to excel as entry-level Dental Assistants. The curriculum encompasses a wide range of crucial areas, from mastering administrative duties like appointment scheduling and record management to providing direct patient care, including assisting during procedures and taking dental impressions. The program emphasizes hands-on learning, preparing students to expertly handle instruments, understand dental materials, and ensure patient comfort. A key highlight is the mandatory externship, providing invaluable real-world experience in a dental office, allowing students to apply their knowledge and build professional connections. Graduates are well-prepared to confidently handle the diverse responsibilities of a dental assistant, contributing to the smooth operation of a dental practice while providing vital support to both dentists and patients.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Milan Institute-Palm Desert 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.