Alluvion Health supports Great Falls College’s mission
Alluvion donated $15,000 to the college’s new dental student lab…
The accredited Dental Assisting program at Great Falls College equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in dental healthcare settings. Through hands-on training and classroom instruction, students learn to support dentists during procedures, manage patient care, and perform essential office duties. Graduates are prepared for a rewarding career in dental assisting, with opportunities for certification and employment in various dental practices.
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Step 1: Be admitted to Great Falls College and have a complete admissions file before applying to the program.
Step 2. Submit the program application
Application opens March 3 (delayed from Feb. 15) and application packets are accepted on an ongoing basis but must be dropped off or postmarked on or before July 18 to meet the priority deadline to get into the Dental Assistant program for the upcoming semester. Only complete application packets will be processed, so do not send items separately.
| DENT 116 | Dental Office Management |
| DENT 122 | Radiology I/Lab |
| DENT 123 | Chairside Theory & Practice I |
| DENT 195 | Clinical Office Practice & Seminar |
Graduates of the dental assisting credited program are prepared to sit for the national certification examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board. Graduates can perform entry-level chairside assisting duties with competence, including taking X-rays, sterilizing instruments, and providing patient care, as well as administrative tasks like scheduling and record-keeping.
For those interested in advancing their education, the program serves as a solid foundation for pursuing expanded functions certifications. Dental Assistant graduates who apply to the
Dental Hygiene program will receive extra points on their application to the highly competitive program.
Dental Assistant Program Assessment Plan: Program director will submit annual assessment of all program outcomes in July using program summary document.
American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Complaint Statement
The Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association will review complaints that relate to a program’s compliance with the accreditation standards and competencies. The Commission is interested in the sustained quality and continued improvement of the dental and dental-related education programs. They do not, however, intervene on behalf of individuals or act as a court of appeal of individuals in matters of admission, appointment, promotion, or dismissal of faculty, staff, or students.
The Great Falls College Dental Hygiene Program has been granted “Accreditation without reporting” and the next site visit is in the year 2026.
A copy of the appropriate accreditation standards and/or ADA Commission’s policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting:
Commission on Dental Accreditation 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611
1-800-621-8099 ext.2719
If students or community members have a complaint with the program and carry out its standards, a complaint can be placed on the Great Falls College’s complaint log along with contacting the Commission. The log is at the Dental Clinic Reception desk with the Dental Clinic Manager.
Click to view the Dental Assistant student handbook.
