Allan Hancock College Santa Maria, California

The Dental Assisting program at Allan Hancock College is a comprehensive, two-semester program meticulously designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the high-demand field of dental assisting. As an approved program by the California Board of Dental Examiners, the curriculum is taught by practicing professionals and encompasses both theoretical and practical training. Students will master essential skills such as chairside assisting, infection control, front-office administration, and specialty dental procedures. A key component of the program is the hands-on experience gained through providing dental care to underserved communities, culminating in a 200-hour internship in a real dental office setting. This immersive experience, combined with certifications in areas like x-ray, pit and fissure sealants, and coronal polishing, positions graduates to excel on the Registered Dental Assisting State Board Exam and launch successful careers in various general and specialized dentistry fields.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Allan Hancock 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.