Wytheville Community College Wytheville, Virginia

The Dental Assisting program at Wytheville Community College is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become competent and qualified dental assistants. This comprehensive program typically covers a broad range of topics, including dental anatomy, radiology, chairside assisting techniques, sterilization procedures, and dental materials. Students will learn how to assist dentists during various procedures, take dental radiographs, prepare treatment rooms, sterilize instruments, and provide patient education. A significant emphasis is placed on hands-on clinical experience, allowing students to practice their skills in realistic settings, possibly through clinical rotations in local dental offices. The program is likely structured to prepare students for the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, a nationally recognized credential demonstrating professional competence. Graduates of the program can pursue entry-level positions in general dentistry, specialty dental practices, dental clinics, and public health settings. The program generally takes about one to two years to complete, culminating in an associate’s degree or a certificate, depending on the specific program structure at Wytheville Community College.

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