Helping Hands for Healthier Smiles.
Skills
- Assist professionals in a clinical environment with chairside assisting, radiography, and laboratory procedures
- Perform a wide range of responsibilities in a dental office environment including scheduling and billing
- Practice ethical standards, confidentiality, and professionalism when interacting with patients, clients, and coworkers
Credentials
- Registered Dental Assistant
- Licensed Ohio Dental Radiographer
- ACT National Career Readiness Credential
- CODA
You will also be eligible for opportunities like:
- Certifications
- Internships
- Job Placement
- Career Portfolio
Career Opportunities
- Chairside Dental Assistant
- Dental Office Assistant
- Insurance Company
- Dental Receptionist
- Dental Lab Assistant
- Dental Radiographer
- Dental Supply Company
Successful completion of Adult Dental Assisting Program earns 30 credits towards Associate of Technical Studies at The University of Akron.
Additional Information
How to enroll in the Dental Assisting program: Register for an info session where you'll receive your application, financial aid information, course schedule, and more. Reserve your spot by calling 330-669-7070 or online here.
- Next start date: Sept. 15, 2025
- This 725-hour program meets Monday - Thursday from 5 - 9 pm.
- Program cost: $7,815 (Program costs include everything you need to be successful - tuition, fees, books, etc. All costs subject to change.)
- Dental Assisting Student Handbook
- Financial Aid available for those who qualify. Visit our Financial Aid page for more information.
Cost of attendance
Federal regulations require schools to make Cost of Attendance information publicly available on their website. All categories listed excluding tuition and books, are an estimate only and not the actual charge for the program of study.
