Niagara County Community College Sanborn, New York

The Dental Assistant program at Niagara County Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become valuable members of a dental healthcare team. This comprehensive program typically takes one to two years to complete and combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience in a simulated dental office environment. Students learn essential chairside assisting techniques, including instrument sterilization, dental radiography, and the preparation of dental materials. They also gain expertise in patient communication, dental office management, and infection control protocols. A strong emphasis is placed on preparing students for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification exams. Graduates are well-prepared to work in a variety of dental settings, including general dentistry practices, specialty dental offices (such as orthodontics or periodontics), and public health clinics. The program aims to equip graduates with the skills needed to excel in a rewarding and in-demand healthcare career.

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