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
You will also be elligible 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 and April 7, 2026
- This 725-hour program is about 12 months long and meets Monday - Thursday from 5 - 9 pm.
- Tuition: $5,725 + books and supplies (all costs subject to change)
- For questions and additional information, call 330-669-7070
- Financial Aid available for those who qualify. Visit our Financial Aid page for more information.
- Dental Assisting Student Handbook
AdultED
Cost of Attendance
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