Daytona State College Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona State College’s Dental Assisting program is designed to equip students with the necessary clinical and administrative skills to excel in the dental field. This limited-access program provides a robust curriculum that combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on experience, including over 300 hours of clinical practice in various dental settings. Students will learn about cutting-edge dental technologies, materials, and practices, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of a modern dental office. Upon completion, graduates not only earn the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) credential required in Florida but are also fully prepared to pursue the prestigious Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential through the Dental Assisting National Board examination. With accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), this program offers a high-quality education, positioning graduates for a successful and rewarding career in dental assisting.

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