Midwestern Career College Chicago, Illinois

The Dental Assistant program at Midwestern Career College is designed to provide students with the comprehensive knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to succeed as entry-level dental assistants. This program typically covers a wide range of essential topics, including dental terminology, chairside assisting, sterilization techniques, radiography, and dental office management. Students can expect to gain practical experience through simulated dental clinic sessions, where they will practice tasks such as preparing dental materials, assisting during dental procedures like fillings and extractions, and taking dental impressions. A crucial component of the program is a clinical externship, providing students with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real-world dental office setting under the guidance of experienced dental professionals. The duration of the program can vary, but is generally designed to be completed in a relatively short amount of time, allowing graduates to quickly enter the workforce. Graduates of the Dental Assistant program are prepared for various career paths, including working in general dentistry offices, specialist dental practices (orthodontics, periodontics, etc.), and community dental clinics. Upon successful completion, students are well-positioned to pursue employment and contribute to the smooth operation of a dental practice.

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