Tarrant County College District Fort Worth, Texas

The Dental Assistant program at Tarrant County College District offers students a comprehensive education and hands-on training to prepare them for a rewarding career in the dental field. The program likely covers a wide array of topics, including chairside assisting techniques, dental radiography, infection control protocols, sterilization procedures, dental materials, and dental office administration. Students will also gain practical experience through clinical rotations in dental offices or through TCC’s on-site dental clinic. Expect the curriculum to emphasize preparation for the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) exam. Students will learn about legal and ethical responsibilities, HIPAA regulations, and patient communication. The program likely includes training for performing dental radiographs, and upon passing the radiology exam, students will be qualified to take dental x-rays. The program typically takes approximately one year to complete, leading to an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or a certificate. Graduates can find employment opportunities in general dentistry practices, specialty dental clinics, hospitals, and public health facilities. The Dental Assistant program prepares students to assist dentists in providing quality patient care and contribute to the smooth operation of a dental practice.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Tarrant County College District 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.