Middlesex Community College Bedford, Massachusetts

The Dental Assistant program at Middlesex Community College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as valuable members of a dental healthcare team. This comprehensive program provides a foundation in dental sciences, chairside assisting techniques, radiography procedures, infection control protocols, and office administration. Students learn about dental anatomy, terminology, and procedures, developing competence in assisting dentists during various treatments. A significant portion of the program is devoted to hands-on clinical experience, allowing students to apply their knowledge in a realistic setting, whether in a college-affiliated dental clinic or through externships with local dental practices. Students will likely be prepared to obtain their Radiography certification as part of the program.

The program duration is typically one to two years, leading to an associate’s degree or a certificate of completion, depending on the specific program structure at Middlesex Community College. Graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions as dental assistants in a variety of settings, including general and specialty dental practices, public health clinics, and dental insurance companies. The program also lays the groundwork for further professional development, such as pursuing advanced certifications and specializing in specific areas of dental assisting.

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