Minnesota North College Hibbing, Minnesota

Minnesota North College’s Dental Assistant program at the Hibbing campus offers a comprehensive pathway to a fulfilling career in the dental field. This nationally accredited program equips students with the diverse skills needed to excel as chairside assistants, laboratory technicians, and dental receptionists. Within just nine months, students gain practical experience through school clinic sessions, mastering essential procedures such as polishing teeth, applying fluoride, taking impressions, and taking x-rays. Furthermore, valuable extramural internships in local dental offices provide real-world exposure, allowing students to hone their skills in a professional setting. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Certification Exam and the Minnesota State Board of Dentistry Dental Assistant State Licensure Exam, opening doors to various career opportunities within private practices, group practices, and public health programs. Prepare for a rewarding career with high job growth potential in this dynamic field.

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