MPC offers one of the leading dental assisting programs in California. Here, students learn how to take care of patients’ oral health and prepare to take the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) licensing exam.
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Staff DirectoryA Growing Demand for Dental Professionals
As our aging population ages is keep more of their natural teeth, demand for dental
care continues to grow. There are more than 100 dentists in the Monterey area, and
job skills are transferable statewide wherever you choose to live.
1
Year to Certificate
21%
Job Growth - Dental Assistants
71%
2023 RDA Exam Pass Rate - MPC Grads
Relevant Clinical Skills for the Workplace
"This program exceeded my expectations in every way possible. The instructors are
excellent, encouraging, and dedicated to ensuring we received the best clinical instruction.
I am now working for two amazing periodontists and continue to use the skills I learned
in our program every single day."
Itandehui Rodriguez Arango
MPC Alumnus
Degrees & Certificates to Choose From
MPC’s Dental Assisting program is an all-inclusive program and will satisfy the California
Dental Board's requirements for the RDA exam. This accredited program offers instruction
in oral anatomy, health, chairside assisting techniques, and supervised clinical experience,
as well as certifications in infection control, California Dental Practice Act, radiography,
coronal polishing, and sealants. After successful completion of the program, graduates are
prepared to take the DBC Registered Dental Assistant written exam and launch their
careers.
Associate in Science Degree
Dental Assisting
Associate in Science Degree
Pre-Dental Hygiene
Certificate of Achievement
Dental Assisting
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