SANFORD - The Central Carolina Community College Dental Assistant program has been ranked as the No. 2 Best Dental Assistant Program in North Carolina, according to NursingProcess.org.

"The Dental Assisting Program of Central Carolina Community College takes great pride in providing students with a student-focused learning environment. Students are challenged each day to meet the technical skills required for the practice of dental assisting," said Vicky Wesner, CCCC Dental Programs Department Chair. "Our clinical coordinator, Dr. Fernanda Perry, guides the dental assisting students throughout the three-semester program to ensure a high level of knowledge and professionalism."

Central Carolina Community College's Dental Programs provide top-quality training for careers as a dental hygienist or dental assistant. These are well-paying careers for those who enjoy working closely with patients, helping them achieve and maintain good oral health.

The programs are accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.

Students train on state-of-the-art dental equipment. Dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dentists teach all the program specific courses and oversee all lab work.

To learn more about the Best Dental Assistant Program award rankings from NursingProcess.org, visit www.nursingprocess.org/dental-assistant-programs/north-carolina.

To learn more about the CCCC Dental Assisting program, visit www.cccc.edu/curriculum/majors/dental/assisting.