Frederick Community College Frederick, Maryland

The Dental Assisting program at Frederick Community College is a comprehensive offering designed to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to succeed as entry-level dental assistants. This program provides a strong foundation in all aspects of dental assisting, and, with the addition of Oral Radiography, prepares students to confidently pursue the DANB National Entry Level Dental Assistant Certification Exam (NELDA). A key feature of the program is its simulated dental lab setting, offering practical, hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. Tailored for individuals seeking focused career training and professional development, this program falls under the Continuing Education and Short-Term Training category, providing an efficient pathway to a fulfilling career in the dental field. The program doesn’t award academic credit; instead, it provides targeted skills and knowledge needed for immediate employment in the dental assisting profession.

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