Porter & Chester Institute Bridgeport, Connecticut

Porter and Chester Institute’s Dental Assisting program provides comprehensive training to prepare students for a rewarding career in the dental field. The program’s blended learning model allows students to learn theoretical concepts online and then apply those concepts in hands-on lab settings that simulate real dental office environments. Students will learn crucial skills such as assisting dentists, taking radiographs, managing infection control, and utilizing dental software. A significant component is the externship, offering valuable experience in a dental office setting. This program aims to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive as dental assistants, with the support of career services to aid in job placement. Moreover, the curriculum preps students for key certification exams, boosting their professional credibility. With new sessions starting regularly, PCI makes the enrollment process easy, providing a path towards a fulfilling career in dental assisting.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Porter & Chester Institute 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.