Central Piedmont Community College Charlotte, North Carolina

Central Piedmont Community College’s Dental Assisting program provides a comprehensive and hands-on educational experience, designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in this vital healthcare role. As a CODA-accredited program, it adheres to the highest standards of dental education, preparing graduates to meet the challenges of modern dental practices. The one-year diploma program focuses on practical application through clinical experiences, covering chairside assisting, laboratory procedures, and office administration. Students learn essential skills such as patient care, infection control, radiography, and dental materials. The program also emphasizes the importance of ethical decision-making, communication, and teamwork within the dental team. Graduates are well-prepared to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination and pursue rewarding careers in various dental settings, contributing to the health and well-being of patients while working alongside dentists and other dental professionals.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Central Piedmont 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.