Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines Pembroke Pines, Florida

The Dental Assistant program at Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants. Students will likely learn essential chairside assisting techniques, including preparing treatment rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting the dentist during various procedures. The curriculum typically covers topics such as dental anatomy, physiology, and terminology, as well as dental radiography, infection control protocols, and dental materials. You may learn about taking impressions, pouring models, and fabricating temporary restorations. A key component is a clinical externship where students gain valuable real-world experience in a dental office setting, applying their newly acquired skills under the supervision of practicing dentists and dental assistants. The program is typically completed in less than a year. Graduates may find employment opportunities in general dentistry practices, specialist offices (such as orthodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery), or dental clinics. Success in this field often involves strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient care.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Florida Career College-Pembroke Pines 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.