Dental Assisting

Don’t just study — practice, perform, and start your future in one of healthcare’s most rewarding, in-demand fields.

Cypress College’s Dental Assisting Program is a well-paced, two-semester experience designed to help you master real-world skills through hands-on training. You’ll gain real-world experience in a fully equipped on-site dental facility, then extend your learning through externships in local offices and clinics. You will learn to handle every aspect of dental assisting, from patient preparation and radiography to office management and clinical procedures. This combination of classroom learning and hands-on practice ensures you will graduate confident, capable, and career-ready.

Dental Assistants keep dental teams smiling by providing expert support and quality patient care. Graduates find opportunities in private practices, hospitals, specialty clinics, and public health organizations, building careers that make a difference every day. As a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA), you’ll make a lasting impact on your community — helping patients feel confident, cared for, and ready to smile again.

Start your journey today and turn your passion for helping others into a lifelong reason to smile.