Chattanooga State Community College Chattanooga, Tennessee

The Dental Assisting program at Chattanooga State Community College prepares students for a rewarding career in the dental field. This program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to assist dentists in providing quality patient care. Students will learn essential chairside assisting techniques, including instrument transfer, four-handed dentistry, and infection control protocols. A significant portion of the curriculum is dedicated to dental radiography, teaching students how to take and process X-rays safely and effectively. The program also covers dental materials, office management, and patient communication. Typically, the program takes about a year (or longer, depending on full/part time status) to complete. Graduates will be prepared to pursue entry-level positions as dental assistants in a variety of settings, including general dentistry practices, specialty clinics, and public health facilities. Moreover, the program is designed to prepare students to sit for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam, a nationally recognized certification that enhances career prospects.

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