Central New Mexico Community College Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Dental Assistant program at Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) provides students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills to launch a rewarding career as a certified dental assistant. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory and clinical experiences to ensure graduates are well-prepared to assist licensed dentists and dental hygienists in delivering exceptional patient care. Students will earn a Certificate of Completion in Dental Assisting and gain eligibility to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam, as well as pursue NM state certifications. With an open enrollment policy, the program offers accessible financial aid, scholarships, and flexible payment plans, removing financial barriers to education. CNM’s commitment extends to providing comprehensive student support services, including opportunities for Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), making it an ideal choice for aspiring dental assistants.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Central New Mexico Community 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.