Iowa Western Community College Council Bluffs, Iowa

The Dental Assisting program at Iowa Western Community College offers a dynamic and practical pathway to a rewarding career in the dental field. This comprehensive ten-month diploma program prioritizes hands-on learning, immersing students in real-world scenarios from the very first week. With small class sizes, students benefit from personalized attention and close mentorship from experienced faculty, fostering a supportive learning environment. Through clinical experiences at Iowa Western’s dental clinic and external rotations in dental schools and private offices, students develop proficiency in chairside assisting and gain valuable practical skills. Accredited by CODA, the program ensures students are equipped with the latest industry knowledge and techniques. Upon graduation, students are prepared to enter directly the workforce in various settings including private dental practices, specialty clinics, dental colleges, and public health institutions. Graduates also gain the knowledge to communicate dental principles to patients for real-world application.

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