Dental Assistant School Portland, Oregon

Portland Community College Portland, Oregon

Onsite community dental clinic providing valuable hands-on experience and public service opportunities.
Prepares graduates for Oregon Certification in Expanded Functions, enabling them to perform a wider range of dental assisting tasks.
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation, ensuring a high-quality educational experience.
High demand for PCC dental assisting graduates in the Portland area, with strong employment growth projected.
Program completion prepares students for the Dental Assisting National Board Exam (DANB) to become Certified Dental Assistants (CDA).
Opportunity to earn a Certificate in Dental Assisting in just nine months, enabling quick entry into the field.
Comprehensive curriculum covering both clinical laboratory skills and office management practices.

Complete your Dental Assistant diploma in as few as 9 months.
Gain hands-on experience through 240 lab hours and a 230-hour externship working alongside dentists and hygienists.
Learn essential skills such as taking x-rays, dental impressions, and assisting during dental procedures.
Prepare for a diverse range of career opportunities in private practices, clinics, and cosmetic dentistry.
Curriculum covers foundational concepts including anatomy, physiology, dental specialties, and patient care.
Train to efficiently manage front office operations alongside chairside assisting.

Trains students in all aspects of working with a dentist, covering patient care, office, and laboratory duties.
Prepares students for real-world skills needed to be the face of a dental practice.
Blended program options available with online lecture and on ground lab for flexible learning.
Certificate program can be completed in as little as nine months.
Dental Assisting programs at the Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, San Jose, San Leandro and Stockton campuses are approved by The Dental Board of California.
Affordable tuition options available.