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Dental assistant programs in Kentucky

15 dental assistant programs with results and funding that can make them free

15 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Kentucky has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Kentucky files no usable prices.

Dental assistants care for patients, take x-rays, keep records and schedule appointments. Many programs take about a year and lead to a certificate or diploma, and some states require you to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam.1 In Kentucky, all 15 programs take students without a high school diploma.

See the 15 programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Kentucky?

Not reported

Kentucky files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

In the typical program

Finished the program
86%
Working 6 months later
78%
Earned a year, estimated
about $22,000
Length
Not reported

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Kentucky may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Kentucky?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

Dental assistant programs in Lexington, Cincinnati, Elizabethtown and other Kentucky cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 4 more programs are in 4 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns.

All 15 dental assistant programs in Kentucky approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    MedQuest College

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    MedQuest College, Lexington · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$22,000
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at MedQuest College
    Finished
    69%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,488
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    474
    a year, estimated
    $22,000
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    The Medical Institute of Kentucky

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    The Medical Institute of Kentucky, Lexington · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,800
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at The Medical Institute of Kentucky
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at The Medical Institute of Kentucky
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,709
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    133
    a year, estimated
    $38,800
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Kentucky Dental Academy

    Elizabethtown

    No diploma needed

    Kentucky Dental Academy, Elizabethtown · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$24,300
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Kentucky Dental Academy
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Kentucky Dental Academy
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    80%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,082
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    80
    a year, estimated
    $24,300
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Medical Career and Technical College

    Richmond

    No diploma needed

    Medical Career and Technical College, Richmond · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$21,200
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Medical Career and Technical College
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Medical Career and Technical College
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,293
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    72
    a year, estimated
    $21,200
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Choice MD

    London

    No diploma needed

    Choice MD, London · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Choice MD
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    53
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Institute of Dental Technology

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    Institute of Dental Technology, Lexington · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$16,900
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Institute of Dental Technology
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    68%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,222
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    17
    a year, estimated
    $16,900
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    MedCerts

    Livonia, MI

    No diploma needed

    MedCerts, Livonia, MI · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at MedCerts
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at MedCerts
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    12
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Dental Assistant Academy

    Ft Thomas

    No diploma needed

    Dental Assistant Academy, Ft Thomas · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Dental Assistant Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Emtpky

    Lexington

    No diploma needed

    Emtpky, Lexington · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Emtpky
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Emtpky
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Big Sandy Community and Technical College

    Kentucky

    No diploma needed

    Big Sandy Community and Technical College, Kentucky · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Big Sandy Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Owensboro Community and Technical College

    Owensboro

    No diploma needed

    Owensboro Community and Technical College, Owensboro · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Owensboro Community and Technical College
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Owensboro Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    ATA College

    Louisville

    No diploma needed

    ATA College, Louisville · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at ATA College
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at ATA College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Erlanger

    No diploma needed

    Ross Medical Education Center, Erlanger · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    West Kentucky Community and Technical College

    Hickory

    No diploma needed

    West Kentucky Community and Technical College, Hickory · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at West Kentucky Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Huntington Junior College

    Huntington, WV

    No diploma needed

    Huntington Junior College, Huntington, WV · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed

    Classes are outside Kentucky; Kentucky approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Huntington Junior College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    Not reported

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Kentucky

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Kentucky

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for dental assistant programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for dental assistant programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: Dental assistant programs in Kentucky

other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
2 of 22
dental assistant programs here, against the typical state's 12
15 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the dental assistant programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Kentucky dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Kentucky dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs Kentucky approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).8 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Kentucky offers.

How Kentucky dental assisting program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some dental assisting programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Kentucky

Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Kentucky

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  8. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List