Trident Technical College North Charleston, South Carolina

Trident Technical College’s Expanded Duty Dental Assisting program offers comprehensive training in a dynamic healthcare field. This program prepares students to become vital members of a dental team, proficient in assisting with procedures, sterilizing equipment, taking X-rays and impressions, and educating patients on oral hygiene. With a blend of general education and specialized dental courses, the program emphasizes hands-on learning and critical thinking skills essential for success in a modern dental practice. Accreditation by the Commission on Dental Accreditation ensures a high standard of education. Furthermore, graduates are well-prepared to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board Exam, opening doors to certification and enhanced career opportunities. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the interpersonal skills needed to communicate effectively with patients and dentists, coupled with the organizational skills required for efficient office management, making graduates highly sought-after professionals in various dental settings. Effective Summer 2024, the program start shifts to Summer, optimizing the educational experience.

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