Salina Area Technical College Salina, Kansas

The Dental Assistant program at Salina Area Technical College offers a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the dental field. Accredited by The Commission on Dental Accreditation, the program provides a well-rounded curriculum encompassing chairside assisting, radiology, office and laboratory procedures, and practice management. A key strength of the program lies in its emphasis on practical experience, with students gaining over 300 hours of real-world clinical exposure in various dental settings. Furthermore, students participate in valuable service learning opportunities, contributing to community initiatives like the Kansas Mission of Mercy and educating young children on oral hygiene. With experienced faculty and a commitment to student success, the program prepares graduates to confidently pursue diverse career paths within the dental industry and take the DANB test.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Salina Area Technical 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.