Connecticut State Community College Hartford, Connecticut

Connecticut State Community College offers comprehensive Dental Assistant programs designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the dental field. These programs, offered at both the Manchester and Tunxis campuses, provide students with the essential skills and knowledge to assist dentists in a variety of procedures, from preparing patients and sterilizing instruments to taking impressions and exposing radiographs. With a strong emphasis on hands-on training, students gain valuable experience in state-of-the-art dental facilities or through affiliations with renowned institutions like the UConn School of Dental Medicine. The curriculum covers crucial topics such as dental anatomy, infection control, and practice management, all while adhering to the rigorous standards set by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Upon graduation, students are well-prepared to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) examinations and become Certified Dental Assistants (CDAs), contributing significantly to the dental healthcare team.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Connecticut State Community 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.