Linn-Benton Community College Albany, Oregon

The Dental Assistant program at Linn-Benton Community College offers a comprehensive and accredited pathway to a rewarding career in dentistry. This one-year certificate program emphasizes current concepts in clinical dental assisting, proper work ethics, and the importance of continued professional development. Students gain hands-on experience by assisting dentists in a variety of treatment procedures within LBCC’s dental clinic and through partnerships with community dental offices. The program’s curriculum is designed to prepare students to successfully complete all three segments of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam, enabling them to become Certified Dental Assistants. Furthermore, graduates are eligible to apply for an Oregon Expanded Function License, opening doors to even more advanced roles in the field. With a focus on practical skills and industry-recognized certifications, LBCC’s Dental Assistant program equips students with the knowledge and experience needed to excel in today’s dental healthcare environment.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Linn-Benton 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.