Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest Newbern, Tennessee

The Dental Assistant program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Northwest provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as valuable members of a dental team. The program typically combines classroom instruction with hands-on laboratory experience, preparing students for a variety of clinical and administrative tasks. Students will likely learn about dental terminology, chairside assisting techniques, radiology procedures, infection control protocols, and office management practices. A significant portion of the training involves practical experience in a simulated dental office setting, allowing students to develop proficiency in using dental instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, and interacting with patients. The program often includes a clinical externship, offering invaluable real-world experience in a dental office. Graduates of the Dental Assistant program at TCAT Northwest are typically prepared for entry-level positions as dental assistants in general dentistry practices, specialty dental offices (such as orthodontics or periodontics), and public health clinics. The program also often prepares students for certifications like the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) and potential CDA exams that enhance their career prospects. The program duration is typically around 12 months or less.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest 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.