Overview of ProgramThis program prepares students for a chair-side position in a dental office. The course introduces dental anatomy, terminology, dental specialties, chair-side assisting, laboratory procedures, infection control, sterilization procedures, dental instruments, and mixing dental materials. The course also offers a 7-hour initial training course for Dental Assistant Radiographer. This is the first step to obtaining a Dental Assistant Radiographer’s certificate in Ohio. A 24-hour unpaid internship is included in the program. BLS Healthcare provider CPR and First Aid and Safety included. Students must have the Hepatitis B vaccination series started prior to enrollment.
Program Information
Tuition - $1,515.00*
Hours - 156 hours
Program Dates - September 8, 2025 - December 11, 2025
Days/Times of Program - M,W,TH / 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Program Dates - January 12, 2025 - April 22, 2026
Days/Times of Program - M,T,W / 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Program Dates - January 12, 2025 - April 23, 2026
Days/Times of Program - M,T,W,TH / 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
*Books and uniforms are not included in tuition.
This is a Career Development (CD) program that is approved by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. (COE)
Textbook
Essentials of Dental Assisting 7th Edition 978 0 3237 6402 5
Essentials of Dental Assisting 7th Edition Study Guide 978 0 3237 7812 1
Graduation, Completion, and Placement Rates*
Graduate Rate = 94%
Total Completion Rate = 94%
Graduate Placement Rate = 71%
Industry Credential Passage Rate = N/A
*Based on the Council on Occupational Education Annual Report 2022 for Reporting Period 01/01/2021-12/31/2021. The placement rate is based on those completers who are employed in a field related to their job training program. Actual number of students who are employed after graduation may be higher.
Certification/Credentials
First Aid/CPR
- Offer students education and training for the purpose of job entry and job advancement.
- Include placement assistance and employability skills training.
- Provide opportunities for trade certifications and credentials in a variety of skilled areas.