Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, Indiana

The Dental Assistant program at Ivy Tech Community College is a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the dental field. Students will learn essential skills in chairside assisting, dental radiography, infection control, and dental office management. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including dental anatomy, dental materials, and patient care. A significant component of the program is dedicated to hands-on clinical experience, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world dental settings and gain practical skills under the supervision of experienced dental professionals. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to assist dentists in various procedures, take dental x-rays, sterilize instruments, manage patient records, and provide excellent patient care. Graduates are typically eligible to sit for relevant certifications, such as the Radiology certification, and can pursue entry-level positions as dental assistants in general dentistry practices, specialty dental offices, and public health clinics. The length of the program is typically around one year, resulting in a certificate or associate’s degree depending on the specific Ivy Tech campus.

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