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Dental assistant programs in Missouri

20 dental assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

16 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Missouri has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

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 Missouri, 15 of the 20 programs take students without a high school diploma and 5 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 20 programs here are dental assistant (18 programs) and dental assistant (associate degree, 2 programs).

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How much do dental assistant programs cost in Missouri?

$3,398 to $9,755 is what most dental assistant programs in Missouri cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 20 programs with a price. All of them: $685 to $18,269

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
12 to 56 weeks

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

Are there free dental assistant programs in Missouri?

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

All 20 dental assistant programs in Missouri approved for WIOA funding

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20 programs

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant: Restorative Permit

    Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,175
    Program website, Dental Assistant: Restorative Permit at Ozarks Technical Community College
    More details about Dental Assistant: Restorative Permit at Ozarks Technical Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    72
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,175
    Program website, Dental Assistant: Restorative Permit at Ozarks Technical Community College

  • Dental assistant (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting AAS

    Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldDental assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$13,598
    Program website, Dental Assisting AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,000
    Students counted
    53
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $13,598
    Program website, Dental Assisting AAS at Ozarks Technical Community College

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    Concorde Career College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Concorde Career College, Kansas CityDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$28,400
    Price if you pay yourself$18,269
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Concorde Career College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Concorde Career College
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,108
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $734
    Students counted
    11
    Earned a year, estimated
    $28,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $18,269
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Concorde Career College

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Midwest Technical Institute

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Midwest Technical Institute, SpringfieldDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$14,200
    Price if you pay yourself$15,455
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Midwest Technical Institute
    More details about Dental Assisting at Midwest Technical Institute
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,558
    Length
    35 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,245
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $15,455
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Midwest Technical Institute

  • Dental assistant (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Metropolitan Community College

    Kansas City

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Metropolitan Community College, Kansas CityDental assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,438
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Metropolitan Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting at Metropolitan Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,744
    Students counted
    33
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,438
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Metropolitan Community College

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center

    Cape Girardeau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center, Cape GirardeauDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$685
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
    More details about Dental Assisting at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $165
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $685
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Cape Girardeau Career & Technology Center

  • Dental assistantOnlineNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting Program With Clinical Externship

    Drury University, Springfield

    Based in Springfield, MO

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Drury University, Springfield, based in Springfield, MODental assistant · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,699
    Program website, Dental Assisting Program With Clinical Externship at Drury University, Springfield
    More details about Dental Assisting Program With Clinical Externship at Drury University, Springfield
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $300
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,699
    Program website, Dental Assisting Program With Clinical Externship at Drury University, Springfield

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy

    Kennett

    No diploma needed

    Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy, KennettDental assistantHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,974
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
    More details about Dental Assisting at Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $405
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,974
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy

  • Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    CE Ed2GO Clinical Dental Assistant

    Jefferson College

    Based in Hillsboro, MO

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Jefferson College, based in Hillsboro, MODental assistant · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,094
    Program website, CE Ed2GO Clinical Dental Assistant at Jefferson College
    More details about CE Ed2GO Clinical Dental Assistant at Jefferson College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,094
    Program website, CE Ed2GO Clinical Dental Assistant at Jefferson College

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Intro To Dental Assisting St Louis

    Center For Advanced Dental Assisting

    Wentzville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Center For Advanced Dental Assisting, WentzvilleDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Intro To Dental Assisting St Louis at Center For Advanced Dental Assisting
    More details about Intro To Dental Assisting St Louis at Center For Advanced Dental Assisting
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, Intro To Dental Assisting St Louis at Center For Advanced Dental Assisting

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Intro To Dental Assisting Wentzville

    Center For Advanced Dental Assisting

    Wentzville

    No diploma needed

    Center For Advanced Dental Assisting, WentzvilleDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,500
    Program website, Intro To Dental Assisting Wentzville at Center For Advanced Dental Assisting
    More details about Intro To Dental Assisting Wentzville at Center For Advanced Dental Assisting
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $150
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,500
    Program website, Intro To Dental Assisting Wentzville at Center For Advanced Dental Assisting

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Laurel Institute For Dental Assistants

    Saint Peters

    No diploma needed

    Laurel Institute For Dental Assistants, Saint PetersDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,700
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Laurel Institute For Dental Assistants
    More details about Dental Assisting at Laurel Institute For Dental Assistants
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    65 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $50
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,700
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Laurel Institute For Dental Assistants

  • Dental assistantOnlineNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    Missouri State University, Springfield

    Based in Springfield, MO

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Missouri State University, Springfield, based in Springfield, MODental assistant · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,799
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Missouri State University, Springfield
    More details about Dental Assistant at Missouri State University, Springfield
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,799
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Missouri State University, Springfield

  • Dental assistantOnlineNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant - Online Program

    Columbia Area Career Center

    Based in Columbia, MO

    No diploma needed

    Columbia Area Career Center, based in Columbia, MODental assistantOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,799
    Program website, Dental Assistant - Online Program at Columbia Area Career Center
    More details about Dental Assistant - Online Program at Columbia Area Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    11 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,799
    Program website, Dental Assistant - Online Program at Columbia Area Career Center

  • Dental assistantOnlineNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant With Externship - Online

    Columbia Area Career Center

    Based in Columbia, MO

    No diploma needed

    Columbia Area Career Center, based in Columbia, MODental assistantOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,799
    Program website, Dental Assistant With Externship - Online at Columbia Area Career Center
    More details about Dental Assistant With Externship - Online at Columbia Area Career Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,799
    Program website, Dental Assistant With Externship - Online at Columbia Area Career Center

  • Dental assistantOnlineNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting (ho)

    St. Charles Community College

    Based in Cottleville, MO

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    St. Charles Community College, based in Cottleville, MODental assistant · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,874
    Program website, Dental Assisting (ho) at St. Charles Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting (ho) at St. Charles Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,874
    Program website, Dental Assisting (ho) at St. Charles Community College

  • Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    DA-3000: Dental Assistant

    Medcerts, Llc

    Based in Livonia, MI

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Medcerts, Llc, based in Livonia, MIDental assistantOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, DA-3000: Dental Assistant at Medcerts, Llc
    More details about DA-3000: Dental Assistant at Medcerts, Llc
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,000
    Program website, DA-3000: Dental Assistant at Medcerts, Llc

  • Dental assistantHybridNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting Certificate

    Ozarks Technical Community College

    Springfield

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ozarks Technical Community College, SpringfieldDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,614
    Program website, Dental Assisting Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College
    More details about Dental Assisting Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,614
    Program website, Dental Assisting Certificate at Ozarks Technical Community College

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

    Joplin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Franklin Technology Center Adult Education, JoplinDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$10,177
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
    More details about Dental Assistant at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    120 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,284
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,177
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting Technology

    State Technical College Of Missouri

    Linn

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    State Technical College Of Missouri, LinnDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,968
    Program website, Dental Assisting Technology at State Technical College Of Missouri
    More details about Dental Assisting Technology at State Technical College Of Missouri
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    44 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,673
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,968
    Program website, Dental Assisting Technology at State Technical College Of Missouri

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Missouri

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Missouri

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

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.67

GI Bill for dental assistant programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

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

Quick facts: Dental assistant programs in Missouri

programs with a price cost under $3,000
4 of 20
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
10th of 32
dental assistant programs here, against the typical state's 12
20 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).

Dental assistant programs in Springfield, St. Louis, Kansas City and other Missouri cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area and 7 online.

Other training in Missouri

How dental assistant programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Missouri

Where the Missouri dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Missouri dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs Missouri 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).9 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 Missouri offers.

How the prices and results of Missouri dental assisting programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Missouri

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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. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. 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