Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Dental Assistants
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Central Piedmont Community College, Wake Technical Community College, Guilford Technical Community College, and Fayetteville Technical Community College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Fayetteville Technical Community College, Martin Community College, Guilford Technical Community College, and Central Piedmont Community College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Montgomery Community College, Alamance, Western Piedmont Community College, and Asheville Buncombe.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of Central Carolina Community College, UNC, Fayetteville Technical Community College, and Central Piedmont Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of UNC.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at UNC.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at UNC.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at UNC, Martin Community College, Central Carolina Community College, and Wayne Community College.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
Wake Technical Community College • Raleigh, NC
Studying Dental Hygiene (completion in 2011)
• 7/23/2011
"I appreciate the education I got there, because it has done nothing but better me. Everyone there did everything they could to help me reach my goals."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | They really care whether or not you succeed, and they want you to succeed. There is someone there for anything you could possibly need. |
| Program Reputation | 10 | Our school is known as one of the best for dental programs. Our instructors teach us the gold standard and we are expected to maintain that. |
| Program Quality | 10 | All of the instructors strive to make sure you really understand the important aspects of the field. I love the hands on experience. |
| Instruction | 10 | Mock interviews were done with students and instructors to prepare. Performing clinical duties the same correct way every time ensures we are confident with the tasks we are performing. |
| How Difficult | 10 | It is very challenging, especially to someone who knows nothing about the dental field or how an office runs. It is very stressful and competitive. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | We had full loads of book oriented learning, but there was also a good load of clinical, hands on learning. I think that in this field, that is necessary. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 1 | The classes are only offered during the day and at the times the department decides. Space is very limited due to this fact. |
| Academic Facilities | 10 | The libraries, lounges, and computer labs of the school are excellent. The clinical facilities are even more so, with sophisticated equipment and all of the necessities. |
| Social Life | 10 | There is a very good sense of school spirit. I believe this is because everyone wants to be there and appreciate what they are getting. |
| Placement Services | 10 | As previously stated, we did mock interviews. They also helped me find a position close to my home. |
| Alumni Network | 10 | The students continue to keep in touch with one another after graduation and help each other. This applies to the instructors as well - everyone continues the relationships. |
Online Course Finder
Find the path to your
education in 3 easy steps.