Founded in 1948, Indiana University Northwest is a public, four-year university. The school's urban campus in Gary has more than 4,100 students, 99 percent of whom are Indiana residents, according to the 2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges. The university grants a one-year certificate in dental assisting, with students completing coursework in dental emergencies, pathology, anatomy, preventative dentistry, histology, ethics and dental law. Students also complete four clinical classes that involve laboratory practice. Graduates of the program may pursue an associate or bachelor's degree in general studies, a liberal arts degree program. Approximately 75 percent of students who attend Indiana University Northwest receive some type of financial aid, says Barron's.
Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408
219-980-6991
iun.edu
Established in 1889, International Business College is a private vocational college with locations throughout the United States. The college's Indianapolis branch grants an associate degree in dental assisting and has an enrollment of less than 300 students. The program requires 16 months of full-time study and includes coursework in radiography and techniques for restoring and finishing porcelain implants. All dental assisting students spend time in the school's simulated dentist office laboratory and complete two short externships in the field. International Business College participates in federal and state financial aid programs. The school's career placement department offers assistance with resume writing, interview preparation and job searches. The school boasts a 90 percent placement rate for graduates, according to its website.
International Business College
7205 Shadeland Station
Indianapolis, IN 46256
317-813-2311
ibcindianapolis.edu
A public institution, the Indiana University - Purdue University at Fort Wayne opened in 1964. Around 90 percent of the college's more than 11,000 students are Indiana residents, according to the 2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges. The college offers a certificate program in dental assisting, taking about one year to earn. Before admission to the program, students must complete prerequisite classes in speech, composition, medical terminology, psychology, anatomy and dentistry. The professional curriculum includes three clinical rotations and one laboratory practice. About 60 percent of students at the Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne receive some form of financial aid, reports Barron's.
Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne
2101 East Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
260-481-6812
ipfw.edu