Rochester Community and Technical College Rochester, Minnesota

The Dental Assistant program at Rochester Community and Technical College prepares students to become essential members of a dental healthcare team, providing comprehensive support to dentists and direct patient care. Students gain expertise in a wide array of duties, from assisting with procedures and delivering oral hygiene instruction to performing essential laboratory and business office tasks. The program emphasizes the development of technical knowledge, manual skills, effective communication, and a positive professional attitude, equipping graduates to excel in the field. Furthermore, students will learn expanded functions permitted for Minnesota licensed dental assistants. With flexible options for completing the program in one or two years, the program caters to diverse student needs. Upon graduation, students are eligible to pursue licensure and national certification, paving the way for a rewarding career as a skilled and qualified dental assistant.

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