Dental Assistant Schools in Fountain Valley, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Fountain Valley, California. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Fountain Valley, CA

#1

Orange Coast College

Costa Mesa, CA 3.7 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 4.5 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

UEI College-Garden Grove

Garden Grove, CA 6.4 miles away BOC Score 33.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,742

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

West Coast University-Orange County

Anaheim, CA 7.3 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

California Career Institute

Anaheim, CA 8.2 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 338

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

North-West College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 8.9 miles away BOC Score 40.1
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 227

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#7

Cypress College

Cypress, CA 9.1 miles away BOC Score 49.5
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  • Programs offered: 52
  • Annual completions: 1,701

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#8

American Career College-Anaheim

Anaheim, CA 10 miles away BOC Score 44.0
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,305

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

ABC Adult School

Cerritos, CA 13.5 miles away BOC Score 20.7
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 144

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#10

PCI College

Cerritos, CA 14.2 miles away BOC Score 60.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 133
  • Online programs available

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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