Orange Technical College-East Campus Winter Park, Florida

The Dental Assistant program at Orange Technical College-East Campus prepares students for a rewarding career assisting dentists in a variety of clinical and administrative tasks. This comprehensive program typically combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on laboratory training in a simulated dental office setting. Students learn essential skills such as chairside assisting techniques, dental radiography (x-rays), sterilization and infection control protocols, dental materials application, and office management procedures. The curriculum often covers topics like dental terminology, patient communication, and ethical considerations in dental practice. A significant component of the program is the clinical externship, which provides students with valuable real-world experience in local dental offices. Graduates are well-prepared to assist dentists in providing quality patient care, manage dental office operations, and pursue careers as Dental Assistants, potentially leading to specializations within the dental field or further education in related healthcare professions. The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed on the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) CDA certification exam, demonstrating their competence and professionalism to potential employers.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Orange Technical College-East Campus 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.