Miller-Motte College-Raleigh Raleigh, North Carolina

The Dental Assistant program at Miller-Motte College-Raleigh is designed to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants. This program typically combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory training and a clinical externship to provide a well-rounded educational experience. Students learn essential skills such as chairside assisting, taking dental x-rays, sterilizing instruments, preparing dental materials, and managing dental office administrative tasks. A strong emphasis is placed on infection control and patient safety. The curriculum also covers dental terminology, anatomy, and various dental procedures.

The externship component offers invaluable real-world experience, allowing students to apply their skills in a professional dental office setting. Graduates of the Dental Assistant program are prepared for entry-level positions in general dentistry practices, specialist offices (such as orthodontics or periodontics), and dental clinics. Career services assistance typically helps students find employment after graduation by offering resume development, interview preparation, and job search strategies. Successful completion of the program may qualify students to take relevant certification exams like the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) exam, making them more competitive in the job market.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Miller-Motte College-Raleigh 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.