Contra Costa College San Pablo, California

The Dental Assisting program at Contra Costa College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent and successful dental assistants. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering a wide range of topics, including chairside assisting, dental radiography, infection control, dental materials, and dental office administration. Students learn to assist dentists during various procedures, take dental x-rays, sterilize instruments, prepare dental materials, and manage patient records. The program typically includes classroom instruction, laboratory sessions, and clinical rotations in local dental offices, giving students practical experience working with patients. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) examination in California. Upon graduation, students are prepared for entry-level positions as dental assistants in private dental practices, clinics, and other dental healthcare settings. Graduates may also pursue further education to advance their careers in specialized areas of dentistry.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Contra Costa 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.