University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, North Carolina

The Dental Assistant program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill prepares students for a rewarding career supporting dentists and providing essential patient care. This rigorous program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in a fast-paced dental office environment. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from chairside assisting techniques and infection control protocols to dental radiography and office administration. Students benefit from hands-on training in state-of-the-art dental clinics, where they gain practical experience working alongside experienced dental professionals. Clinical rotations in the UNC Adams School of Dentistry, and potentially external sites, provide invaluable exposure to diverse patient populations and real-world scenarios. Upon completion of the program, graduates are well-prepared to pursue entry-level positions as dental assistants in general dentistry practices, specialty dental offices, and public health clinics. The program provides a foundation for further certifications, such as the DANB RHS exam, and provides a solid base for pursuing advanced education in dental hygiene or other dental fields.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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.