Danville Community College Danville, Virginia

The Dental Assisting program at Danville Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as integral members of a dental healthcare team. The curriculum covers a broad range of essential topics, including chairside assisting techniques, dental radiography (X-rays), infection control protocols, dental materials, and dental office administration. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to hands-on clinical experience, typically involving rotations in local dental offices, allowing students to apply their learning in a real-world environment. Students gain proficiency in assisting dentists during various procedures, taking and processing dental radiographs, sterilizing instruments, preparing treatment rooms, and providing patient education. The program is likely designed to prepare graduates for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification exam, leading to the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential, which enhances employment opportunities. Graduates can pursue careers in general dentistry, specialty dental practices (such as orthodontics, periodontics, or oral surgery), and dental clinics. The program typically requires one to two years to complete and may award an Associate of Applied Science degree or a certificate, depending on the specific program structure at Danville Community College.

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