Western Technical College La Crosse, Wisconsin

Western Technical College’s Dental Assistant program provides a comprehensive technical diploma designed to prepare students for a fulfilling career in dental healthcare. The program goes beyond traditional chairside assisting, emphasizing active engagement with patients and guiding them toward optimal oral health. Students will develop proficiency in assisting dentists with diverse procedures, including general dentistry, oral surgery, and orthodontics. The curriculum encompasses essential skills such as four-handed dentistry, dental anatomy, radiography, and OSHA compliance. Western’s program enhances the learning experience through realistic simulation in state-of-the-art XR Labs. Graduates will be well-prepared for roles in private practices, dental groups, or governmental agencies, and will be eligible to pursue national certification. With a focus on patient care, technical expertise, and professional development, Western’s Dental Assistant program empowers students to excel in this vital healthcare field.

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