Hennepin Technical College Minneapolis, Minnesota

The Dental Assistant program at Hennepin Technical College offers comprehensive training designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as a valuable member of a dental team. Students will learn essential chairside assisting techniques, mastering both office and laboratory procedures, with a strong emphasis on adhering to Minnesota State Board of Dentistry’s expanded function requirements. The program’s curriculum provides a solid foundation for roles in various dental specialties, including general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and more. Graduates can pursue either a Dental Assistant Diploma or an AAS Degree, opening doors to diverse career opportunities in private practices, public health clinics, and educational institutions. Practical experience is gained through unpaid externships at multiple Twin Cities clinics, further preparing students for success in the field. The program is accredited and focuses on providing real-world, hands-on experience and preparing students for professional licensure in Minnesota.

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