Dental Assisting Schools

So you’ve decided to pursue a career as a dental assisting. Great! Below is a list of colleges and universities in Michigan offering Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting curriculums. Choose the school that works best for you.

Delta College

1961 Delta Road
University Center, MI 48710
Program Director: Pamela Livingston
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (989) 686-9483
www.delta.edu

Programs start in the fall.

Grand Rapids Community College

143 Bostwick Street, N.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Program Director: Ms. Jamie Klap
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (616) 234-4240
www.grcc.edu

Ten-month certification program or two-year Associate Degree program. Program starts in the fall.

Lake Michigan College

Napier Avenue Campus
2755 East Napier Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Program Director: Aijing Feng
E-mail: [email protected]
www.lakemichigancollege.edu

Flexible open-entry/open-exit program (full-time or part-time) leading to a Certificate and/or Associate Degree. Advanced placement available to those who have passed the Dental Assisting National Board.

Mott Community College

1401 East Court Street
Flint, MI 48503
Program Director: Dr. Denise Polk
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (810) 762-0329
www.mcc.edu

Programs start in the fall.

Northwestern Michigan College

1701 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Program Director: Deborah Kaser
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (231) 995-1250
www.nmc.edu

Certificate and Associate Degree programs available.

Washtenaw Community College

4800 East Huron River Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Program Director: Ms. Kristina Sprague
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (734) 973-3337
health.wccnet.edu

Traditional program begins each fall. An advanced placement program, beginning each semester, is available for those dental assistants who have passed the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) CDA exam and are currently employed in a dental office. Program completion leads to a Certificate in Dental Assisting and/or Associate Degree.

Wayne County Community College District

8200 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48219
Program Coordinator: Ms. Sonya Y Taylor
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (313) 943-4009 x4033
www.wcccd.edu

Program starts in the fall. An advanced placement program (PERK) is available for on-the-job trained dental assistants or current CDAs. Up to 20 credits can be earned toward the certificate in dental assisting.