Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, Nebraska

The Dental Assistant program at Southeast Community College Area offers a comprehensive education designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in the dental field. Students will learn a wide range of essential skills, including chairside assisting techniques, dental radiography, infection control protocols, and dental materials management. The curriculum emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and hands-on clinical experience, providing students with the opportunity to practice their skills in simulated and real-world dental settings. The program duration is typically one to two years, leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a diploma. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to assist dentists in a variety of procedures, manage patient records, and contribute to the overall efficiency of a dental office. Successful completion of the program often leads to immediate employment opportunities in general dentistry practices, specialty dental clinics (such as orthodontics or periodontics), and public health dental facilities. Furthermore, the program curriculum often aligns with national certification standards, enabling graduates to pursue professional credentials that enhance their career prospects.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Southeast Community College Area 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.