North-West College-Van Nuys Van Nuys, California

The Dental Assistant program at North-West College in Van Nuys offers a career-focused, technical education designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the dental field. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on training, students gain proficiency in crucial skills like patient care, x-ray processing, appointment scheduling, and assisting dentists during procedures. The program emphasizes practical application, ensuring graduates are well-versed in sterilizing instruments, instructing patients on oral hygiene, and maintaining accurate records. This comprehensive curriculum also includes training in essential areas such as oral anatomy, dental terminology, and professional ethics. A key component is the 180-hour clinical externship, which provides invaluable real-world experience in a dental office setting. Available at multiple California campuses, the program aims to meet the growing demand for skilled Dental Assistants by equipping graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in diverse dental environments.

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