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General Contact
- School Code: 372700
- Phone: (757) 823-8600
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Admissions Office
- Phone: (703) 323-3400
Financial Aid Office
- Phone: (703) 323-3199
FINANCIAL AID RATE
57%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
25:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
20FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$3,355Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Dental Assistant Program
The dental assistant program at Northern Virginia Community College prepares students for a career in a dental office, dental supply manufacturer, hospital dental department, or insurance company. The program focuses on preparing patients and equipment for dental procedures, and office administrative functions. Program courses include: medical record-keeping, general office duties, reception and patient intake, scheduling, equipment maintenance and sterilization, basic radiography, pre and post-operative patient care and instruction, chairside assisting, taking tooth and mouth impressions, and supervised practice. Get more details below including other Virginia colleges that offer dental assistant program.
The Dental Assistant program at Norfolk State is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 2013.
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Northern Virginia Community College
Also known as Norfolk State
700 Park Avenue, Norfolk, VA
Commonly referred to as NOVA, the Northern Virginia Community College is the second-largest community college in the country. The main campus alone, located in Annandale, is built over almost 80 acres in addition to 8 other campus sites and educational centers in different localities. NOVA was founded in 1964 as the Northern Virginia Technical College, serving almost 800 students in a single location. At present, there are about 90,000 students enrolled in both credit and non-credit courses across all campuses.
The Annandale campus is home to over 20,000 students enrolled in various courses among the following academic divisions: Math, Science and Engineering; Business and Public Services; Languages and Literature; and Liberal Arts. The campus is also known for offering certificate courses in Human Resource Management and Advanced Forensic Investigation. Programs for skills improvement and organizational learning are handled by the Office of Workforce Development and Continuing Education.
NOVA aims to have its students earn the necessary credits for acceptance into four-year colleges. In line with this goal, the Pathway to the Baccalaureate Program was designed to provide assistance to outstanding high school students in Northern Virginia in transitioning from secondary to higher education. Priority in enrolling at NOVA with financial assistance is granted as well as guidance on seeking placement with other universities. Completion of an associate degree program with a 2.5 GPA guarantees admission to the George Mason University (GMU).
Annandale's Student Services Center also provides special assistance to international students, military service members, and veterans. All students have access to various facilities including the Ernst Community Cultural Center, a facility featuring a theater, art gallery, gymnasium, and several function halls.
Participation in intercollegiate athletic events and other non-academic pursuits is highly encouraged, particularly in basketball, soccer, ice hockey, and volleyball. Tournaments and intramural events are organized by the Student Activities Office, aiming to highlight the importance of recreation and extra-curricular activities in further development of a student's competencies.
Students Enrolled in the Dental Assistant Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Norfolk State offers a less than two-year award program in dental assistant.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 0 |
| Female | 11 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black | 1 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| White | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Dental Assistant program at Norfolk State, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Description
Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.
Dental Assistants
Description
Assist dentist, set up equipment, prepare patient for treatment, and keep records.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, dental assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.4% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the applicants Norfolk State accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Northern Virginia Community College may offer services to students including:- Online classes
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Work study style employment
- Assisting students to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Norfolk State is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports being in the NJCAA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball