Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, Oregon

The Dental Assisting Certificate program at Southwestern Oregon Community College offers a comprehensive three-term curriculum designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as entry-level dental assistants and achieve expanded functions. This program prepares graduates to meet the rigorous requirements for national certification, allowing them to sit for the DANB exams and demonstrates a commitment to quality education. Students receive extensive hands-on training in chairside assisting techniques, mastering the art of four-handed dentistry to effectively support general dentists during all phases of patient examination and treatment. Furthermore, the curriculum extends beyond clinical skills, providing students with a solid foundation in the administrative aspects of a dental practice. Graduates gain valuable experience in patient communication, scheduling appointments, managing records, and navigating billing processes. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical application, Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Dental Assisting program enables students to confidently embark on successful careers in the dental field.

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