Ogeechee Technical College Statesboro, Georgia

The Dental Assisting program at Ogeechee Technical College provides comprehensive training to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel as valuable members of a dental healthcare team. The curriculum covers a wide range of essential tasks, including assisting dentists during procedures, taking radiographs, sterilizing instruments, performing lab procedures, and educating patients on oral hygiene. Emphasizing practical experience and adherence to strict safety protocols like OSHA regulations, students gain hands-on proficiency in a simulated clinical environment. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, ensuring a high standard of education. Under the guidance of experienced faculty, including instructors with extensive backgrounds in both private practice and education, students are prepared to not only meet but exceed industry expectations and successfully pursue national certification through the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), opening doors to diverse career opportunities within the dental field and beyond. A minimum GPA of 2.0 and successful completion of specific courses are required for program admission, highlighting the program’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.

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