State Technical College of Missouri Linn, Missouri

The Dental Assisting program at State Technical College of Missouri provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as integral members of a dental healthcare team. This comprehensive program equips students with a strong foundation in chairside assisting, dental radiography, sterilization protocols, dental materials, and office management. Students learn to prepare patients for treatment, assist dentists during procedures, take and develop radiographs, sterilize instruments, manage patient records, and provide excellent patient communication. Hands-on training in modern dental labs and clinical rotations in real-world dental settings give students invaluable practical experience. The curriculum is designed to meet the requirements for graduates to become certified in dental radiography. Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions as dental assistants in general dentistry practices, specialty clinics, public health facilities, and other related fields. The program is structured to allow students to complete their training in approximately one to two years, depending on the specific program structure.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at State Technical College of Missouri 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.