Clinical Dental Assisting VS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/8/2026
Program Description
Elgin Community College's dental assisting program prepares students for an active role in dentistry through classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences.
Established in 1995
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Dental Assisting National Board
Quality Assurance
- Commission On Dental Accreditation/american Dental Assoc.
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 944.00 Hours / 41.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,927.00 |
| Books | $900.00 |
| Fees | $800.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $130.00 |
| Total Cost | $8,757.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Other - See college catalog, Medical insurance required by clinicals.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Clinical Dental Assisting VS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/8/2026
Program Description
Elgin Community College's dental assisting program prepares students for an active role in dentistry through classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences.
Established in 1995
CIP: 51-0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Dental Assisting National Board
Quality Assurance
- Commission On Dental Accreditation/american Dental Assoc.
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
40 Weeks ( 944.00 Hours / 41.50 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $6,927.00 |
| Books | $900.00 |
| Fees | $800.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $130.00 |
| Total Cost | $8,757.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Other - See college catalog, Medical insurance required by clinicals.
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes