Carrington College-Portland Portland, Oregon

Carrington College-Portland’s Dental Assisting program is designed to equip students with the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary to excel in a modern dental practice. Students will gain hands-on experience in patient care, office administration, and laboratory procedures, learning to effectively support dentists in a variety of tasks. The curriculum emphasizes preventive dentistry, dental science, and essential dental office protocols, ensuring graduates are well-prepared to assist in procedures, instruct patients on oral hygiene, and manage dental records. With blended learning options that combine online lectures with on-ground labs, students benefit from a flexible and engaging learning environment. The program’s accelerated format allows completion in as little as nine months, offering a quick path to a rewarding career in the growing field of dental assisting. This program provides a strong foundation for those who are passionate about oral health and helping people achieve their best smiles.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Carrington College-Portland 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.