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  • State-of-the-art labs are designed to simulate a professional dental practice and equipped with the tools used in the field to help you learn cutting-edge procedures.
  • Learn hands-on and work with professional dental equipment, like digital radiography, electronic dental health records and expanded materials in our dental labs.
  • Gain real-world experience from clinical internships and Service Learning volunteer work with groups like the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha.
  • Qualify for dental assistant scholarships as well as other scholarships offered to students through the Gateway Foundation.
  • Graduate and get certified. You’ll be prepared to take the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Exam, which may increase your chances of employment.
  • Secure a stable career. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts this field will grow 19% in the coming years–much faster than average.
Program Credits
33
LOCATION
Kenosha Campus
Financial Aid Eligible
Yes
ESTIMATED PROGRAM COST
Tuition & Fees: $6,295
Books and Supplies: $2,481
Start Dates
Summer
Salary Outlook
$44,283
Career Opportunities:
Dental Assistant, Surgical Dental Assistant, Certified Dental Assistant, Orthodontic Assistant, Dental Receptionist

Dental Assistant Career Pathway

Career Pathways are designed to help you reach your educational goals and explore college and career options. Pathways are made up of related certificates, diplomas and degrees that build on common skills and knowledge. You can begin at any point on the Career Pathway and customize your pathway to fit your goals. View the pathway for your area of interest.

There are many opportunities, both in high school and through previous college, work, and/or military experience, to earn credit for prior learning at Gateway.

Technical diplomas help students learn hands-on occupational skills in as little as one or two years for full-time students. Technical diploma opportunities in this pathway include:

Dental Assistant

Prepare to enter your exciting new career, or choose to continue your education with another Gateway program or by transferring your credits to a four-year college or university.