Dental Assistant is a Certificate program offered by Connecticut State Community College in Hartford, CT.
General Requirements
- Completed health form, signed by your physician
- A GED or high school diploma is not required for admission to the program. However, students must have one of these to take the National Exam.
- Proof of Covid Vaccine and Booster may be required depending on clinical location
Application Process
- 1New StudentsI've never attended another college or university after receiving my high school diploma.
- 2Transfer StudentsI've attended another college or university, outside of the 12 community college campuses in Connecticut, after receiving my high school diploma.
- 3Readmit StudentsI have attended one of the 12 community colleges in the past but have not been enrolled at one of the colleges for two or more years.
- 4Selective Admission Health Career ProgramsI’m interested in becoming a student in one of the selective admission areas within nursing and health careers. Please Note: Each program requires a unique set of admissions requirements that must be completed by the application deadline.
- 5High School StudentsI'm a current high school student and want to take college classes while still enrolled in high school.
- 6International StudentsI'm not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and will require an F-1 student visa to reside and study in the US, OR I am applying as an F-1 transfer student from another US college or university, OR I am already in the US on a valid nonimmigrant visa and want to change to F-1 student status.
- 7Workforce Development and Continuing Education ProgramsI’m interested in enrolling in a short-term licensure, certificate or continuing education program to enhance my career or personal development. Please Note: Many of our programs offer national and state certifications, and each program may have specific prerequisites or enrollment steps based on industry standards or training formats. Review the program details carefully to ensure eligibility and to understand the registration process.
- 8Senior CitizensI'm a senior citizen interested in enrolling in credit courses for personal interest or development.
- 9Other Special Admissions GroupsIf you’re part of another group that may have different considerations when applying, such as a homeschool student, pursuing a second degree or are part of the New England Regional Student Program, there are a few options for you. Email us at CTState-AdmissionsRecruitment@ct.edu for more information.
School Information
Campus Location
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid and Funding Options
Students in our non-credit career programs are not eligible for federal financial aid or free college funding. However, there are alternative funding options available, such as WIOA, SNAP, and scholarships.
Curriculum
In This Course You'll Learn To
- explore the historical evolution of the dental profession and its legal and ethical frameworks
- understand the educational requirements and examinations for dental assistants
- gain foundational knowledge of body systems, oral embryology and histology
- familiarize yourself with dentitions, dental terminology, tooth numbering systems and radiographic equipment
- identify and apply OSHA regulations, conduct medical histories, assess vital signs and read treatment plans for patient education
What to expect as a Connecticut State Community College student
The Dental Assistant certificate program is designed to prepare you for this exciting and fast-paced career. In the classroom you’ll study topics including infection control, dental charting, preparing patients, basic chairside assisting, identifying and using various dental materials, instruments and handpieces, tray set-up and procedures, and business administration procedures. You will then have the opportunity to practice your new skills in clinical rotations.











