Wilkes Community College Wilkesboro, North Carolina

The Dental Assisting program at Wilkes Community College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as vital members of a dental team. The comprehensive curriculum integrates general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and hands-on clinical practice. Students will gain proficiency in assisting dentists during treatments, performing essential office and laboratory procedures, and mastering critical areas such as infection control, radiography, dental materials, and preventive dentistry. The program emphasizes a practical, experiential approach through lectures, laboratory work, and clinical rotations. Upon graduation, students are well-prepared to pursue certification through the Dental Assisting National Board Examination and embark on careers as Dental Assistant IIs in dental offices and related settings. Wilkes Community College’s program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation, ensuring a high standard of education.

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