Wayne County Community College District Detroit, Michigan

The Dental Assisting program at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants. This comprehensive program typically combines classroom instruction, laboratory exercises, and clinical experiences to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the demands of the profession. Students will learn essential skills such as chairside assisting, taking dental radiographs, sterilizing instruments, preparing dental materials, and managing patient records. Emphasis is placed on infection control protocols and patient safety. The program likely prepares students for relevant certifications, such as Radiography and CPR. A significant aspect of the program is a clinical externship, where students gain valuable hands-on experience in a real-world dental setting. Graduates will be prepared to assist dentists in a variety of procedures, contribute to the overall efficiency of the dental office, and provide excellent patient care. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can pursue careers in general dentistry, specialized dental practices, public health clinics, and other dental healthcare settings.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Wayne County Community College District 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.