Umpqua Community College Roseburg, Oregon

Umpqua Community College’s Dental Assisting program provides comprehensive training to prepare students for successful careers in the dental field. This one-year certificate program focuses on the current concepts of clinical chairside assisting, equipping graduates with the skills needed to excel as clinical assistants, receptionists, office managers, or laboratory technicians. The program’s curriculum combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on practice in an innovative, state-of-the-art dental lab. A key component is a 300-hour internship, giving students valuable real-world experience in local dental offices. Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), the program meets rigorous national standards, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for the demands of the profession. UCC’s program offers an accelerated pathway to a high-demand career, and with scholarships available, provides an affordable educational opportunity.

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