Kish College Foundation receives 3M grant for Nursing Textbook Initiative
The Kishwaukee College Foundation received a $5,000 grant from the 3M Site Hometown Donation program in support of the Foundation’s Nursing Textbook Initiative.
Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant
Dental assistants provide quality preventative and corrective dental care under direct supervision of the dentist or dental hygienist. The dental assistant is responsible for assisting dentists and dental hygienists with patient care as well as providing certain administrative support to the office. Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will likely continue to increase the demand for preventive dental services and dental professionals.
In our non-credit short-term Dental Assistant program, you will:
- Train with industry professionals to learn best practices in the field
- Gain the professional skills needed to function as an assistant in a dental practice
- Prepare to become a dental assistant within one semester
Spring 2026 sessions
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Dates |
Cost |
Location |
Materials |
Course Code |
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Jan. 12 – April 10 |
$1,300 |
Lecture — online, asynchronous |
Textbook and Lab Supplies provided |
CE 083 5001 |
Program Details
- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment for dental assistants is expected to grow 8% from 2023-2033, faster than the average for all occupations.
- Ongoing research linking oral health and general health will likely continue to increase the demand for preventive dental services.
- The median annual wage for Dental Assistant was $43,000 in 2024.
The program costs $1,300 including textbooks and supplies. Federal and state financial aid are not available to offset cost. A payment plan is available.
Interested applicants should fill out the Dental Assistant interest form. For additional questions, email program coordinator Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu to schedule a time and day to discuss the program.
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Amboy Class of 2014 supports Kish Foundation Scholarship
Members of the Amboy High School Class of 2014 supported the Kishwaukee College Foundation's Mathew J. Rood Diesel Power Technology Scholarship after collecting donations at their class reunion. The class recently donated the proceeds to Courtney Walz of the Kishwaukee College Foundation at Amboy Depot Days.