Come to Central Coast College for Your Dental Assistant Training!

Learn More, with these FAQs

Are you interested in training for a career in the healthcare field? Have you considered training for a career as a Dental Assistant? At Central Coast College (CCC), we train students just like you for careers you will love, including as Dental Assistants. Our career training programs are hands-on and practical, and are designed to be completed in a short amount of time. With career training from Central Coast College, you can get the training you need to start your Dental Assistant career sooner! Learn more with these FAQs! 

What Will I Learn in CCC’s Dental Assisting Program?

Under the supervision of dedicated, experienced instructors, students in Central Coast College’s Dental Assisting program learn how to provide quality patient care, as well as how to perform important administrative and clinical tasks in support of dentists and dental offices. At CCC, students learn how to:

• Welcome and assist patients with professionalism and care
• Support dentists and hygienists during examinations and procedures
• Capture and process x-rays safely and accurately
• Take precise dental impressions for treatment and planning
• Create molds and crowns to aid in restorative dentistry

Does CCC’s Dental Assisting Program Provide Hands-On Instruction?

In Central Coast College’s Dental Assisting program students are prepared to excel in their future careers through a combination of engaging coursework and clinical labs. Students gain critical theoretical knowledge in the classroom, supplemented with hands-on training in on-campus labs under the supervision of experienced instructors.

The Dental Assisting program also includes an externship component, in which students complete an externship placement, empowering them to practice their skills in a real-world environment.

What Will I Get When I Complete CCC’s Dental Assisting Program?

Central Coast College’s Dental Assisting program can be completed in as few as 34 weeks (morning/afternoon program) or 42 weeks (evening program)! Graduates of Central Coast College’s Dental Assisting program receive their Certificate of Completion, Dental Assisting Diploma and X-Ray Certification, and are prepared to immediately enter into entry-level positions in the field.

Does CCC offer Financial Aid to Dental Assisting Students?

Yes, Central Coast College offers Financial Aid to those who qualify! CCC’s Financial Aid Office assists students in applying for any financial aid programs for which they are eligible, and can provide assistance with completing and submitting a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Can CCC Help Me Find a Job After I Complete the Dental Assisting Program?

Central Coast College’s Career Services department offers placement assistance! The Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services, including resume writing assistance, job searching and networking, interviewing skills, and comprehensive job placement assistance.

We hope these FAQs have been helpful; but, if you still have questions about Central Coast College or our Dental Assisting program, don’t hesitate to give us a call! Click here to contact the Admissions department, or call (831) 424-6767.

If you are interested in touring our campus, come visit us this week! Stop by Central Coast College’s campus in Salinas, California anytime for a campus tour, no appointment needed. Just check in at the front office between 8 am to 7 pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8 am to 5 pm on Fridays.

At Central Coast College, we are here to help you make your career goals a reality. If you are ready to take the first step towards your dental assistant career, contact CCC to learn how to get started today! The Dental Assisting program is enrolling now, and the next classes begin soon! 

Start your Dental Assistant Career, with training from Central Coast College!