South College Knoxville, Tennessee

South College’s Certificate in Dental Assisting program offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach to preparing students for successful careers as integral members of a dental care team. Through a blend of classroom instruction and extensive clinical experience, students develop essential skills in both clinical and administrative aspects of dentistry. The program emphasizes practical application, providing opportunities to work with modern dental equipment and interact with patients in a real-world setting through the on-campus dental clinic and community outreach programs. This immersive learning environment culminates in a comprehensive clinical experience of 390 hours, allowing students to refine their skills under the direct supervision of dental professionals. Upon graduation, students are well-prepared to pursue national certification through the DANB exam and seek state certifications in specialized areas, opening doors to a rewarding and impactful career in oral healthcare.

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