RCC Dental Programs
The dental profession necessitates a profound commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and emotional resilience. Registered dental hygienists and assistants play a crucial role in their patient’s health.
The dental professional can work in many settings. For example, a dental office, oral surgery or Veterans hospital.
The dental profession necessitates a profound commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and emotional resilience. Dental professionals are a team of individuals trained to provide oral healthcare. Registered dental hygienists and certified dental assistants play a crucial role in the care of their patients, providing needed treatment and collaborating closely with the dental team.
Accredited Dental Assistant program expands to RCC Redwood Campus
Accredited Dental Assistant program now offered at Table Rock AND Redwood Campus! Our new cohorts start fall 2026 – apply today!
Learn more about the Josephine County Dental Program.
Program Information Sessions
| RCC Programs | Dental Assistant New Cohort & Curriculum Beginning Fall 2026 Certificate |
Dental Hygiene 66-week w/summer break Beginning Fall 2026 Associate degree |
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| Application Period | Jan. 5, 2026 - August 20, 2026 | Jan. 5, 2026 - March 31, 2026 |
| Prerequisite/Preparatory Credit Requirements to apply |
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| Program Terms | September – June: Fall, Winter, Spring |
September – following June (2 years) Fall, Winter, Spring, Fall, Winter, Spring |
| Oregon Board of Dentistry | Scope of Practice for Dental Assisting | Scope of Practice for Dental Hygiene |
| Certificate or Degree | Dental Assistant Certificate | Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Hygiene |
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The Oregon Employment Department and National Bureau of Labor Statistics serve as a valuable resources for obtaining information on average wages in Jackson County, as well as across the entire state/country.
The program in dental hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and has been granted the accreditation status of "initial accreditation." The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission's web address is: coda.ada.org.
