Minnesota West Community and Technical College Granite Falls, Minnesota

Minnesota West Community & Technical College’s Dental Assistant program prepares students for a rewarding career in oral healthcare. Accredited by the American Dental Association Commission, the program offers both an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and a Diploma, providing comprehensive training in general studies, biomedical, and dental sciences. Students benefit from a blend of classroom instruction, practical lab sessions, and real-world clinical experiences, ensuring they develop the necessary skills to assist dentists effectively. A key feature is the program’s flexibility, with distance education options requiring only one to two days of on-campus attendance each week. This allows students to balance their studies with other commitments. Graduates are well-prepared to take national and state examinations for certification and licensure, opening doors to employment opportunities in this high-demand field. The program emphasizes patient care, infection control, and ethical practice, ensuring graduates are competent and compassionate dental professionals.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Minnesota West Community and 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.