Volunteer State Community College Gallatin, Tennessee

Volunteer State Community College’s Dental Assisting program offers a comprehensive pathway to a rewarding career in the dental field. This intensive 12-month technical certificate program combines classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience, preparing students to excel as dental assistants. With a competitive admissions process focused on identifying dedicated individuals, the program admits only 24 students per year, fostering a close-knit learning environment. Students gain practical skills in dental science, radiography, office management, and patient care, while benefiting from the expertise of experienced instructors and state-of-the-art facilities. A key advantage is the extensive clinical training, including nearly 400 hours spent in real dental offices throughout Middle Tennessee. Upon graduation, students are well-prepared for national certification (DANB) and Tennessee state registration, opening doors to diverse employment opportunities in private practices, health departments, and other related fields. The program’s strong reputation and advisory committee ensures that the curriculum remains current and aligned with industry needs, making graduates highly sought-after by employers.

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