North-West College-Riverside Riverside, California

The Dental Assistant program at North-West College offers comprehensive, hands-on training designed to quickly prepare students for a rewarding career in the dental field. This program focuses on equipping individuals with the vital skills needed to excel as a Dental Assistant, including patient preparation, assisting with dental procedures, taking and processing X-rays, and mastering essential administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing patient records. With an emphasis on practical application, the curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from sterilization techniques to oral hygiene instruction, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and prepared for the demands of the profession. A key component of the program is a 180-hour clinical externship, providing invaluable real-world experience in a healthcare setting. Upon completion, graduates are ready to pursue entry-level positions in dentists’ offices, dental clinics, and various oral healthcare facilities, contributing to the growing demand for skilled dental professionals. With campuses conveniently located throughout Southern California, and flexible schedules this program provides a strong foundation for a successful dental assisting career.

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