Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny, Iowa

The Dental Assistant Diploma program at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is designed to equip students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary to excel as vital members of a dental health team. The program provides instruction and experience in both general and specialty dentistry, covering chairside procedures, radiology, laboratory techniques, and business office practices. A core element is the robust clinical experience, which includes rotations through a variety of dental facilities, providing invaluable real-world training. DMACC’s program ensures graduates are well-prepared to assist dentists in all phases of dentistry, contributing to patient care and practice success. Note: Criminal background checks will be completed on each student. Criminal convictions or documented history of abuse may delay or prevent students from participating in clinical education experiences. Students unable to participate in clinical education will be unable to complete the Dental Assistant program.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Des Moines Area 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.