Illinois Valley Community College Oglesby, Illinois

Illinois Valley Community College’s Dental Assisting program offers a comprehensive and accelerated pathway to a rewarding career in dentistry. This program, completed in just three semesters, provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as dental assistants. What sets IVCC apart is the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA) designation awarded to graduates, reflecting their advanced capabilities. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training in state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring students are well-prepared for the demands of a modern dental practice. Moreover, the program’s unique 1+1.5 design allows students to seamlessly transition into IVCC’s Dental Hygiene program after completion. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, enhancing their career prospects. With affordable tuition and scholarship opportunities, IVCC makes quality dental education accessible to aspiring dental professionals.

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