San Diego Mesa College San Diego, California

San Diego Mesa College’s Dental Assisting program is a comprehensive and highly regarded program designed to prepare students for successful careers as dental assistants. Accredited by both the Dental Board of California and the Commission of Dental Accreditation, the program offers certification courses in essential areas, ensuring graduates possess the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field. Students benefit from hands-on training in modern clinic and laboratory-style classrooms, utilizing industry-standard equipment such as intra-oral cameras and x-ray machines. Beyond technical proficiency, the program emphasizes the development of strong interpersonal communication skills, crucial for effective patient care and collaboration with dental professionals. With a strong track record of success, the program consistently ranks among the top dental assisting programs in California, offering students a clear path to a rewarding and in-demand career in the dental healthcare field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at San Diego Mesa 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.