Florence-Darlington Technical College Florence, South Carolina

The Dental Assistant program at Florence-Darlington Technical College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as competent dental assistants in a variety of dental settings. This comprehensive program typically spans one to two years and blends classroom instruction with practical, hands-on experience. Students delve into topics such as dental anatomy, dental materials, infection control, chairside assisting techniques, and radiographic imaging. A significant component of the program is dedicated to clinical rotations, allowing students to apply their learned skills in real-world dental offices. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to assist dentists with patient care, perform administrative tasks, sterilize instruments, take x-rays (with proper certification), and educate patients on oral hygiene. Graduates find employment opportunities in general dentistry practices, specialized dental clinics (such as orthodontics or periodontics), public health clinics, and dental schools. The program equips students with the technical expertise and professionalism required to thrive in this growing healthcare field.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Florence-Darlington Technical 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.