Tunxis Community College is becoming CT State Tunxis on July 1, 2023.
The CT State admissions application is now open for Fall 2023 Enrollment. Application deadline is June 1st.

All continuing, degree-seeking students will become CT State students as of July 1, 2023.

The Tunxis Community College Dental Assisting program provides the skills and knowledge necessary to function effectively as an integral member of the dental health team.

The Tunxis Community College Dental Assisting program is currently the longest existing Dental Assisting Program continually accredited through the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) in the State

The program has a 30 year affiliation with University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine.

The program utilizes the facilities of the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, federal, state and local hospitals, and community health clinics. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board examination.

The dental assistant certificate has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements”.