Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee, Florida

Tallahassee Community College’s Dental Assisting program is a comprehensive Applied Technology Diploma designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in dental assisting. The 50-credit-hour program prepares students for certification and enables them to perform legally delegated duties under the supervision of a dentist in Florida. A key focus is preparing students to excel on the Dental Assisting National Board Exam. With a strong emphasis on quality patient care, the program provides hands-on clinical practice and lab experience, including training in expanded functions and dental radiology. Furthermore, selected articulated courses provide a direct pathway for students wishing to continue their education in dental hygiene. Admission is limited to ensure a high-quality learning environment and the program begins in the Fall. Upon graduation, students receive a diploma and an expanded functions certificate, making them immediately employable and highly competitive in the dental assisting field.

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