Coastal Carolina Community College Jacksonville, North Carolina

Coastal Carolina Community College’s Dental Assisting program is a comprehensive one-year diploma designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the dental field. Beginning each fall, the program emphasizes hands-on training and patient-centered care, preparing students to assist dentists in a variety of treatment procedures, manage infection control, and educate patients on oral hygiene. The curriculum is structured to foster active learning, ethical practice, and adaptability to technological advancements within the rapidly changing healthcare environment. Graduates are highly sought after by employers, who consistently give them excellent ratings, and are prepared for employment in various settings, including private dental practices, public health clinics, and even military dental facilities. With a focus on both clinical proficiency and interpersonal skills, Coastal Carolina’s Dental Assisting program sets students up for rewarding and fulfilling careers as integral members of the dental team.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Coastal Carolina 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.