University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, Maine

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) offers a comprehensive Dental Assisting program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a rewarding career in the dental health profession. As the only accredited dental assisting program in Maine, UMA provides a distinct advantage, allowing graduates to immediately pursue certification through the Dental Assisting National Board. Students benefit from a curriculum that balances classroom learning with hands-on experience, including a significant externship component in diverse clinical settings. The program emphasizes four-handed dentistry, dental radiography, oral health education, and business office responsibilities, ensuring graduates are well-rounded and prepared to contribute to a dental team. Located at both the Bangor and Lewiston campuses, UMA’s Dental Assisting program offers a pathway to a fulfilling and in-demand career, with opportunities for further education and advancement within the dental field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at University of Maine at Augusta 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.