Dental assistant programs in Ohio

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

60 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Ohio 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 Ohio, 18 of the 69 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 7 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 69 programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Ohio?

$3,195 to $7,834 is what most dental assistant programs in Ohio cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 69 programs with a price. All of them: $1,525 to $30,022

In the typical program

Finished the program: 95%
Working 6 months later: 83%
Earned a year, estimated: about $27,200
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 Ohio may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Ohio?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page.²³
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most dental assisting programs in Ohio cost $3,195 to $7,834.

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

Dental assistant programs in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and other Ohio cities

Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 19 more programs are in 13 other areas and 7 online.

All 69 dental assistant programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding

69 programs

Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
DA-3000: Dental Assistant
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MI · Dental assistant · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$37,400
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, DA-3000: Dental Assistant at MedCerts
More details about DA-3000: Dental Assistant at MedCerts
Finished
58%
Working at 6 months
26%
Earned in a quarter
$9,360
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
815
a year, estimated
$37,400
price
$4,000
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assistant
Ross Education Holdings, Inc.
Canton
No diploma needed
Ross Education Holdings, Inc., Canton · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$64,000
Price if you pay yourself$16,297
Program website, Dental Assistant at Ross Education Holdings, Inc.
More details about Dental Assistant at Ross Education Holdings, Inc.
Finished
56%
Working at 6 months
40%
Earned in a quarter
$15,993
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
652
a year, estimated
$64,000
price
$16,297
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Mastering the Basics of Dental Assisting
ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training
Cincinnati
High school diploma or equivalent
ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training, Cincinnati · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$88,500
Price if you pay yourself$3,430
Program website, Mastering the Basics of Dental Assisting at ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training
More details about Mastering the Basics of Dental Assisting at ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
96%
Earned in a quarter
$22,133
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$345
Students counted
404
a year, estimated
$88,500
price
$3,430
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assisting
Union Centre Institute
Cincinnati
No diploma needed
Union Centre Institute, Cincinnati · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$29,300
Price if you pay yourself$3,405
Program website, Dental Assisting at Union Centre Institute
More details about Dental Assisting at Union Centre Institute
Finished
70%
Working at 6 months
79%
Earned in a quarter
$7,320
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$90
Students counted
187
a year, estimated
$29,300
price
$3,405
Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses
Dental Assisting School
Assist To Succeed Dental Assisting Schools
Newark
Education and courses
Assist To Succeed Dental Assisting Schools, Newark · Dental assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$10,900
Price if you pay yourself$5,665
Program website, Dental Assisting School at Assist To Succeed Dental Assisting Schools
More details about Dental Assisting School at Assist To Succeed Dental Assisting Schools
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$2,735
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,330
Students counted
161
a year, estimated
$10,900
price
$5,665
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant Pro, LLC
Westerville
High school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant Pro, LLC, Westerville · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$10,800
Price if you pay yourself$3,700
Program website, Dental Assisting at Dental Assistant Pro, LLC
More details about Dental Assisting at Dental Assistant Pro, LLC
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$2,706
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$75
Students counted
115
a year, estimated
$10,800
price
$3,700
Dental assistant (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Dental Assisting
Stark State College
North Canton
Education and courses
Stark State College, North Canton · Dental assistant (associate degree) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$43,100
Price if you pay yourself$13,469
Program website, Dental Assisting at Stark State College
More details about Dental Assisting at Stark State College
Finished
57%
Working at 6 months
97%
Earned in a quarter
$10,787
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$2,584
Students counted
80
a year, estimated
$43,100
price
$13,469
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Orthodontic, Digital Scanning, and Chairside Dental Assisting
ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training
Cincinnati
High school diploma or equivalent
ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training, Cincinnati · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,425
Program website, Orthodontic, Digital Scanning, and Chairside Dental Assisting at ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training
More details about Orthodontic, Digital Scanning, and Chairside Dental Assisting at ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
$6,184
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$565
Students counted
68
a year, estimated
$24,700
price
$4,425
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
First Impressions Dental Assisting Program
First Impressions Dental Assisting Program
Lancaster
High school diploma or equivalent
First Impressions Dental Assisting Program, Lancaster · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,115
Program website, First Impressions Dental Assisting Program at First Impressions Dental Assisting Program
More details about First Impressions Dental Assisting Program at First Impressions Dental Assisting Program
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$5,431
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$205
Students counted
64
a year, estimated
$21,700
price
$4,115
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Bedford
High school diploma or equivalent
Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy, Bedford · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,900
Price if you pay yourself$3,179
Program website, Dental Assistant at Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
More details about Dental Assistant at Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$12,465
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
58
a year, estimated
$49,900
price
$3,179
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant
Academy DA
Columbus
High school diploma or equivalent
Academy DA, Columbus · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$30,600
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
Program website, Dental Assistant at Academy DA
More details about Dental Assistant at Academy DA
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
95%
Earned in a quarter
$7,645
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
57
a year, estimated
$30,600
price
$4,500
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assistant
New Beginnings Dental Assistant Academy
Hamilton
No diploma needed
New Beginnings Dental Assistant Academy, Hamilton · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,175
Program website, Dental Assistant at New Beginnings Dental Assistant Academy
More details about Dental Assistant at New Beginnings Dental Assistant Academy
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$465
Students counted
48
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,175
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant
Apollo Career Center
Lima
High school diploma or equivalent
Apollo Career Center, Lima · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,500
Price if you pay yourself$9,070
Program website, Dental Assistant at Apollo Career Center
More details about Dental Assistant at Apollo Career Center
Finished
97%
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$7,384
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,260
Students counted
32
a year, estimated
$29,500
price
$9,070
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting
Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting
Dublin
High school diploma or equivalent
Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting, Dublin · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$5,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,620
Program website, Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting at Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting
More details about Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting at Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
42%
Earned in a quarter
$1,242
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$150
Students counted
29
a year, estimated
$5,000
price
$4,620
Dental assistant (associate degree)In personPrerequisite courses
Dental Assisting
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville
Prerequisite courses
Eastern Gateway Community College, Steubenville · Dental assistant (associate degree) · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$41,900
Price if you pay yourself$12,770
Program website, Dental Assisting at Eastern Gateway Community College
More details about Dental Assisting at Eastern Gateway Community College
Finished
63%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$10,481
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$900
Students counted
28
a year, estimated
$41,900
price
$12,770
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting Training
Anderson Academy of Dental Assisting, LLC
Cincinnati
High school diploma or equivalent
Anderson Academy of Dental Assisting, LLC, Cincinnati · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,500
Price if you pay yourself$4,125
Program website, Dental Assisting Training at Anderson Academy of Dental Assisting, LLC
More details about Dental Assisting Training at Anderson Academy of Dental Assisting, LLC
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
87%
Earned in a quarter
$5,381
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$875
Students counted
27
a year, estimated
$21,500
price
$4,125
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assistant
Ohio VIP Dental assisting training school LLC
Parma
No diploma needed
Ohio VIP Dental assisting training school LLC, Parma · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,600
Price if you pay yourself$2,720
Program website, Dental Assistant at Ohio VIP Dental assisting training school LLC
More details about Dental Assistant at Ohio VIP Dental assisting training school LLC
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$5,888
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$280
Students counted
25
a year, estimated
$23,600
price
$2,720
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Advanced Dental Assisting Academy
Columbus
High school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Dental Assisting Academy, Columbus · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,400
Price if you pay yourself$8,425
More details about Dental Assisting at Advanced Dental Assisting Academy
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
47%
Earned in a quarter
$4,860
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,395
Students counted
25
a year, estimated
$19,400
price
$8,425
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
Ashland
High school diploma or equivalent
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center, Ashland · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$40,000
Price if you pay yourself$6,122
Program website, Dental Assisting at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$9,989
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$880
Students counted
20
a year, estimated
$40,000
price
$6,122
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assisting
Fortis College
Centerville
No diploma needed
Fortis College, Centerville · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$21,565
Program website, Dental Assisting at Fortis College
More details about Dental Assisting at Fortis College
Finished
74%
Working at 6 months
75%
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$579
Students counted
20
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$21,565
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assistant
Auburn Career Center
Concord Township
No diploma needed
Auburn Career Center, Concord Township · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$25,200
Price if you pay yourself$1,699
Program website, Dental Assistant at Auburn Career Center
More details about Dental Assistant at Auburn Career Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
70%
Earned in a quarter
$6,290
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$330
Students counted
15
a year, estimated
$25,200
price
$1,699
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Choffin Career and Technical Center
Youngstown
High school diploma or equivalent
Choffin Career and Technical Center, Youngstown · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,600
Price if you pay yourself$9,440
Program website, Dental Assisting at Choffin Career and Technical Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Choffin Career and Technical Center
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
87%
Earned in a quarter
$7,903
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
15
a year, estimated
$31,600
price
$9,440
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assisting/Radiography
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Oberlin
No diploma needed
Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center, Oberlin · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$24,100
Price if you pay yourself$1,535
Program website, Dental Assisting/Radiography at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting/Radiography at Lorain County JVS Adult Career Center
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
86%
Earned in a quarter
$6,014
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
12
a year, estimated
$24,100
price
$1,535
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental assisting
DATS dental assistant training school
Springfield
No diploma needed
DATS dental assistant training school, Springfield · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$24,700
Price if you pay yourself$3,300
More details about Dental assisting at DATS dental assistant training school
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
100%
Earned in a quarter
$6,180
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
10
a year, estimated
$24,700
price
$3,300
Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant Bootcamp
QS Academy
Based in Austin, TX
High school diploma or equivalent
QS Academy, based in Austin, TX · Dental assistant · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,450
Program website, Dental Assistant Bootcamp at QS Academy
More details about Dental Assistant Bootcamp at QS Academy
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
17
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,450
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Maplewood Career Center
Ravenna
High school diploma or equivalent
Maplewood Career Center, Ravenna · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,525
Program website, Dental Assisting at Maplewood Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Maplewood Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,525
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Penta Career Center
Rossford
High school diploma or equivalent
Penta Career Center, Rossford · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,750
Program website, Dental Assisting at Penta Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Penta Career Center
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,750
Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant
Weston Distance Learning, DBA: US Career Institute
Based in Fort Collins, CO
High school diploma or equivalent
Weston Distance Learning, DBA: US Career Institute, based in Fort Collins, CO · Dental assistant · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,968
Program website, Dental Assistant at Weston Distance Learning, DBA: US Career Institute
More details about Dental Assistant at Weston Distance Learning, DBA: US Career Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,635
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,968
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Clinical Dental Assistant
Northwest State Community College
Archbold
High school diploma or equivalent
Northwest State Community College, Archbold · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$1,995
School website, Clinical Dental Assistant at Northwest State Community College
More details about Clinical Dental Assistant at Northwest State Community College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$1,995
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assisting part-time Class
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton
No diploma needed
Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,500
More details about Dental Assisting part-time Class at Miami Valley Career Technology Center
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,500
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Warren County Career Center, Adult Education
Middletown
High school diploma or equivalent
Warren County Career Center, Adult Education, Middletown · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,506
Program website, Dental Assisting at Warren County Career Center, Adult Education
More details about Dental Assisting at Warren County Career Center, Adult Education
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$694
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,506
Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA)In personEducation and courses
Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
Central Ohio Technical College
Newark
Education and courses
Central Ohio Technical College, Newark · Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,554
Program website, Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary at Central Ohio Technical College
More details about Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary at Central Ohio Technical College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,554
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Certified Dental Assistant
Cleveland State University
Cleveland
No diploma needed
Cleveland State University, Cleveland · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,720
Program website, Certified Dental Assistant at Cleveland State University
More details about Certified Dental Assistant at Cleveland State University
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,720
Dental assistantOnlineNo diploma needed
Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Based in Brecksville, OH
No diploma needed
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, based in Brecksville, OH · Dental assistant · Online · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
More details about Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,995
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assisting
Clark State College
Springfield
No diploma needed
Clark State College, Springfield · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
School website, Dental Assisting at Clark State College
More details about Dental Assisting at Clark State College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,995
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Online Clinical Dental Assistant
Clark State College
Springfield
No diploma needed
Clark State College, Springfield · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
School website, Online Clinical Dental Assistant at Clark State College
More details about Online Clinical Dental Assistant at Clark State College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$2,995
Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA)In personEducation and courses
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary
University of Cincinnati
Blue Ash
Education and courses
University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash · Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,010
Program website, Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary at University of Cincinnati
More details about Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary at University of Cincinnati
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$600
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,010
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included)
Penta Career Center
Rossford
No diploma needed
Penta Career Center, Rossford · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,195
Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Penta Career Center
More details about Clinical Dental Assistant (Vouchers Included) at Penta Career Center
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,195
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assistant
Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
Williamsburg
No diploma needed
Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses, Williamsburg · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,295
School website, Dental Assistant at Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
More details about Dental Assistant at Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,295
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Fundamentals of Dental Assisting
Assist To Succeed of Marietta
Marietta
High school diploma or equivalent
Assist To Succeed of Marietta, Marietta · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,375
Program website, Fundamentals of Dental Assisting at Assist To Succeed of Marietta
More details about Fundamentals of Dental Assisting at Assist To Succeed of Marietta
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$370
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,375
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Columbus Dental Assisting
Columbus Dental Assisting
Worthington
High school diploma or equivalent
Columbus Dental Assisting, Worthington · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,850
Program website, Columbus Dental Assisting at Columbus Dental Assisting
More details about Columbus Dental Assisting at Columbus Dental Assisting
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,850
Dental assistantIn personPrerequisite courses
Dental Assisting - Short Term Certificate
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland
Prerequisite courses
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland · Dental assistant · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,945
School website, Dental Assisting - Short Term Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
More details about Dental Assisting - Short Term Certificate at Cuyahoga Community College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$3,945
Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
DA-4000 Dental Assistant and Office Administration
MedCerts
Based in Livonia, MI
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCerts, based in Livonia, MI · Dental assistant · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, DA-4000 Dental Assistant and Office Administration at MedCerts
More details about DA-4000 Dental Assistant and Office Administration at MedCerts
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,000
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Adams Dental Assisting Academy
Gahanna
High school diploma or equivalent
Adams Dental Assisting Academy, Gahanna · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, Dental Assisting at Adams Dental Assisting Academy
More details about Dental Assisting at Adams Dental Assisting Academy
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,000
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Dental Assistant
American Healthcare Institute
Columbus
High school diploma or equivalent
American Healthcare Institute, Columbus · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,120
Program website, Certified Dental Assistant at American Healthcare Institute
More details about Certified Dental Assistant at American Healthcare Institute
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$375
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,120
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
Brecksville
High school diploma or equivalent
Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, Brecksville · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,424
Program website, Dental Assisting at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Cuyahoga Valley Career Center
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,424
Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Support Assistant
MedCertify.com
Based in Louisville, KY
High school diploma or equivalent
MedCertify.com, based in Louisville, KY · Dental assistant · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,500
Program website, Dental Support Assistant at MedCertify.com
More details about Dental Support Assistant at MedCertify.com
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,500
Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses
Dental Assisting Certificate
Stark State College
North Canton
Education and courses
Stark State College, North Canton · Dental assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,712
Program website, Dental Assisting Certificate at Stark State College
More details about Dental Assisting Certificate at Stark State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,612
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$4,712
Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA)In personPrerequisite courses
Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA)
The Ohio State University
Columbus
Prerequisite courses
The Ohio State University, Columbus · Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) · In person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,425
Program website, Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) at The Ohio State University
More details about Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary (EFDA) at The Ohio State University
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$5,425
Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting Certificate
Owens State Community College
Based in Toledo, OH
High school diploma or equivalent
Owens State Community College, based in Toledo, OH · Dental assistant · Online · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,000
School website, Dental Assisting Certificate at Owens State Community College
More details about Dental Assisting Certificate at Owens State Community College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,000
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assisting
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville
No diploma needed
Wayne County Schools Career Center, Smithville · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,275
Program website, Dental Assisting at Wayne County Schools Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Wayne County Schools Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,450
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,275
Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses
Dental Assisting
Madison Adult Career Center
Mansfield
Education and courses
Madison Adult Career Center, Mansfield · Dental assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,324
Program website, Dental Assisting at Madison Adult Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Madison Adult Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$364
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,324
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Clayton
High school diploma or equivalent
Miami Valley Career Technology Center, Clayton · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,325
More details about Dental Assisting at Miami Valley Career Technology Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,035
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,325
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Scioto County Career Technical Center
Lucasville
High school diploma or equivalent
Scioto County Career Technical Center, Lucasville · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,496
Program website, Dental Assisting at Scioto County Career Technical Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Scioto County Career Technical Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,085
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,496
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Medina County Career Center
Medina
High school diploma or equivalent
Medina County Career Center, Medina · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,590
Program website, Dental Assisting at Medina County Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Medina County Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,240
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,590
Orthodontic assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Ohio Orthodontic Assistant Academy
Ohio Orthodontic Assistant Academy
Columbus
High school diploma or equivalent
Ohio Orthodontic Assistant Academy, Columbus · Orthodontic assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,695
Program website, Ohio Orthodontic Assistant Academy at Ohio Orthodontic Assistant Academy
More details about Ohio Orthodontic Assistant Academy at Ohio Orthodontic Assistant Academy
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,095
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,695
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Buckeye Career Center
New Philadelphia
High school diploma or equivalent
Buckeye Career Center, New Philadelphia · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,805
Program website, Dental Assisting at Buckeye Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Buckeye Career Center
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$6,805
Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA)In personNo diploma needed
EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary)
Eastern Gateway Community College
Steubenville
No diploma needed
Eastern Gateway Community College, Steubenville · Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,000
Program website, EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary) at Eastern Gateway Community College
More details about EFDA (Expanded Functions Dental Auxillary) at Eastern Gateway Community College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,000
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Polaris Career Center
Middlebrg Hts
High school diploma or equivalent
Polaris Career Center, Middlebrg Hts · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$7,834
Program website, Dental Assisting at Polaris Career Center
More details about Dental Assisting at Polaris Career Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$662
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$7,834
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisiting
Great Oaks Career Campuses
Sharonville
High school diploma or equivalent
Great Oaks Career Campuses, Sharonville · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$8,516
Program website, Dental Assisiting at Great Oaks Career Campuses
More details about Dental Assisiting at Great Oaks Career Campuses
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,602
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$8,516
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assisting
North Central State College
Mansfield
No diploma needed
North Central State College, Mansfield · Dental assistant · In person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$11,500
Program website, Dental Assisting at North Central State College
More details about Dental Assisting at North Central State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,500
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$11,500
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
Carroll
High school diploma or equivalent
Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools, Carroll · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$12,087
Program website, Dental Assisting at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
More details about Dental Assisting at Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$488
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$12,087
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Remington
Maple Heights
High school diploma or equivalent
Remington, Maple Heights · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$16,685
More details about Dental Assisting at Remington
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$16,685
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting-Diploma
East Ohio College
East Liverpool
High school diploma or equivalent
East Ohio College, East Liverpool · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$18,010
Program website, Dental Assisting-Diploma at East Ohio College
More details about Dental Assisting-Diploma at East Ohio College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$18,010
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant
Great Lakes Institute of Technology
Erie, PA
High school diploma or equivalent
Great Lakes Institute of Technology, Erie, PA · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Ohio; Ohio approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$18,480
Program website, Dental Assistant at Great Lakes Institute of Technology
More details about Dental Assistant at Great Lakes Institute of Technology
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$18,480
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Stautzenberger College
Brecksville
High school diploma or equivalent
Stautzenberger College, Brecksville · Dental assistant · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$19,550
Program website, Dental Assisting at Stautzenberger College
More details about Dental Assisting at Stautzenberger College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$700
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$19,550
Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses
Dental Assisting
Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
Cincinnati
Education and courses
Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus, Cincinnati · Dental assistant · In person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$20,642
Program website, Dental Assisting at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
More details about Dental Assisting at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$946
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$20,642
Dental assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting-Associate Degree
East Ohio College
East Liverpool
High school diploma or equivalent
East Ohio College, East Liverpool · Dental assistant (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$26,990
Program website, Dental Assisting-Associate Degree at East Ohio College
More details about Dental Assisting-Associate Degree at East Ohio College
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
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$26,990
Dental assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
FORTIS College Cuyahoga Falls
Cuyahoga Falls
High school diploma or equivalent
FORTIS College Cuyahoga Falls, Cuyahoga Falls · Dental assistant (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$30,022
Program website, Dental Assisting at FORTIS College Cuyahoga Falls
More details about Dental Assisting at FORTIS College Cuyahoga Falls
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
Not reported
Cost of supplies
$1,508
Students counted
Not reported
a year, estimated
Not reported
price
$30,022

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Ohio

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Ohio

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 Ohio

programs with a price cost under $3,000: 14 of 69
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 18th of 32
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 10 of 22
most dental assistant programs of any state, after Texas: 2nd

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 Ohio dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Ohio dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs Ohio 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 Ohio offers.

How Ohio 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 Ohio

Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Ohio

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Dental assistant programs in Ohio

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Dental assistant programs in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati and other Ohio cities

All 69 dental assistant programs in Ohio approved for WIOA funding

DA-3000: Dental Assistant