Dental Assistant Schools in Dana Point, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Dana Point, California. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Dana Point, CA

#1

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA 18.3 miles away BOC Score 59.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 1,851
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Concorde Career College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA 25.1 miles away BOC Score 65.2
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  • 12951 Euclid Street, Suite 101 Garden Grove, CA 92840-9201
  • (714) 703-1900
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 551

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

California Career Institute

Anaheim, CA 26.2 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 338

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

West Coast University-Orange County

Anaheim, CA 26.4 miles away BOC Score 76.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 215
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

UEI College-Oceanside

Oceanside, CA 26.7 miles away BOC Score 37.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 1,331

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

UEI College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA 26.9 miles away BOC Score 33.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,742

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#7

North-West College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 29.4 miles away BOC Score 40.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 227

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

American Career College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 30.8 miles away BOC Score 44.0
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  • Graduation rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,305

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

San Joaquin Valley College-Temecula

Temecula, CA 30.8 miles away BOC Score 53.5
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  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 1,182

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#10

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 30.9 miles away BOC Score 49.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,701

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

California Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $50,110 $24.09 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $48,070 $23.11 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9091 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • DANB certification exam preparation and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in dental office settings
  • Dental radiology certification (state requirements vary)
  • OSHA and infection control training included
  • State-specific expanded duties permitted after certification

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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