Columbus Technical College Columbus, Georgia

Columbus Technical College’s Dental Assisting diploma program provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking a rewarding career in the dental field. This program equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as both chair-side and administrative dental assistants. The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics, including preventive dentistry techniques, four-handed dentistry principles, dental radiology procedures, and specialized areas like prosthodontics, pediatric dentistry, and orthodontics. Furthermore, the program emphasizes dental practice management, enabling graduates to effectively manage dental office operations. With accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation, this program ensures a high-quality education that meets industry standards. Graduates are well-prepared to pursue diverse employment opportunities in general dentistry, specialized practices, public health settings, and even the armed forces. They are also eligible for the Georgia Expanded Duties certification and the Dental Assisting National Board examination, enhancing their professional credentials.

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