Health Sciences
Dental Assistant
Technical Diploma
The Dental Assistant program includes instruction and practical experience on how to use and care for dental equipment instruments, expose and process radiographs, record medical and dental information, assist with dental emergencies, perform basic office procedures, and maintain an inventory of supplies. Dental assistants are vital to the safe and efficient operation of the dental office, assisting the dentist in the treatment room, the lab, and with business administration.
What you'll learn
- Use and care for dental equipment and instruments; expose and process radiographs
- Assist with dental emergencies and basic office procedures
- Vital to the safe, efficient operation of the dental office, in the treatment room, lab, and business administration
Where it leads
This program leads to a Technical Diploma. Talk with an advisor about transfer options and continuing education from here; see how Southwest Tech credentials stack.
Cost and next steps
Tuition depends on your course load; Paying for college covers current tuition, aid, and scholarships. When you're ready: apply, meet with an advisor, and register.
From the College's published program catalog. Reviewed July 2026.