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Dental assistant programs in Oklahoma

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

13 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma, 3 of the 13 programs take students without a high school diploma, 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

All 13 are the same kind of program: dental assistant.

See the 13 programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Oklahoma?

$1,310 to $5,357 is what most dental assistant programs in Oklahoma cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 13 programs with a price. All of them: $680 to $16,383

In the typical program

Finished the program
92%
Working 6 months later
Left out
Far more of Oklahoma's programs report exactly 100% than in other states
Earned a year, estimated
about $37,100
Length
Not enough data
1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5

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

The year of these Oklahoma figures is uncertain. Oklahoma has not sent its program year 2024 data to the federal site, so check with the school and an American Job Center that the program is still approved and the funding terms still apply. We will update this page when that data is out. More on this

Are there free dental assistant programs in Oklahoma?

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

All 13 dental assistant programs in Oklahoma approved for WIOA funding

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13 programs

  • Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    MIO Dental Careers

    Oklahoma City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    MIO Dental Careers, Oklahoma CityDental assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,100
    Price if you pay yourself$5,497

    145 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Dental Assistant at MIO Dental Careers
    More details about Dental Assistant at MIO Dental Careers
    Finished
    93%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,270
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    260
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,497
    students trained with WIOA funding
    145
    Program website, Dental Assistant at MIO Dental Careers

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Depot Dental Assisting Program

    Dental Depot Academy of Dental Assisting - OKC

    Oklahoma City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Depot Academy of Dental Assisting - OKC, Oklahoma CityDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourself$5,220

    28 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Dental Depot Dental Assisting Program at Dental Depot Academy of Dental Assisting - OKC
    More details about Dental Depot Dental Assisting Program at Dental Depot Academy of Dental Assisting - OKC
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,808
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,110
    Students counted
    149
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,220
    students trained with WIOA funding
    28
    Program website, Dental Depot Dental Assisting Program at Dental Depot Academy of Dental Assisting - OKC

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Autry Technology Center

    Enid

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Autry Technology Center, EnidDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$26,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,537
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Autry Technology Center
    More details about Dental Assisting at Autry Technology Center
    Finished
    75%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,569
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,062
    Students counted
    65
    Earned a year, estimated
    $26,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,537
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Autry Technology Center

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

    Joplin, MO

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

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

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

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$11,875
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
    More details about Dental Assistant at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
    Finished
    68%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,058
    Students counted
    51
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $11,875
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

  • Dental assistantIn personPrerequisite courses

    Dental Assisting

    Moore Norman Technology Center

    Norman

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Moore Norman Technology Center, NormanDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$37,300
    Price if you pay yourself$4,359
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Moore Norman Technology Center
    More details about Dental Assisting at Moore Norman Technology Center
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,324
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $859
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,359
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Moore Norman Technology Center

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting (Afton Campus)

    Northeast Technology Centers

    Pryor

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Technology Centers, PryorDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$80,000
    Price if you pay yourself$680

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Dental Assisting (Afton Campus) at Northeast Technology Centers
    More details about Dental Assisting (Afton Campus) at Northeast Technology Centers
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,000
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $268
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $80,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $680
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Dental Assisting (Afton Campus) at Northeast Technology Centers

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Professional Dental Assistant

    Western Technology Center

    Burns Flat

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Technology Center, Burns FlatDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$95,800
    Price if you pay yourself$4,447
    Program website, Professional Dental Assistant at Western Technology Center
    More details about Professional Dental Assistant at Western Technology Center
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $23,940
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $567
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    $95,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,447
    Program website, Professional Dental Assistant at Western Technology Center

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Pontotoc Technology Center District 14

    Ada

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Pontotoc Technology Center District 14, AdaDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,700
    Price if you pay yourself$890

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Dental Assisting at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
    More details about Dental Assisting at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,182
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    13
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $890
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    School website, Dental Assisting at Pontotoc Technology Center District 14

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Green Country Technology Center

    Okmulgee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Green Country Technology Center, OkmulgeeDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,300
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Green Country Technology Center
    More details about Dental Assistant at Green Country Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $365
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,300
    Program website, Dental Assistant at Green Country Technology Center

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    ST-Dental Assisting

    Kiamichi Technology Center - Hugo and Antlers

    Hugo

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kiamichi Technology Center - Hugo and Antlers, HugoDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,310
    School website, ST-Dental Assisting at Kiamichi Technology Center - Hugo and Antlers
    More details about ST-Dental Assisting at Kiamichi Technology Center - Hugo and Antlers
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,310
    School website, ST-Dental Assisting at Kiamichi Technology Center - Hugo and Antlers

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant-On Campus

    Indian Capital Technology Center

    Muskogee

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Indian Capital Technology Center, MuskogeeDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,455
    School website, Dental Assistant-On Campus at Indian Capital Technology Center
    More details about Dental Assistant-On Campus at Indian Capital 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
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,455
    School website, Dental Assistant-On Campus at Indian Capital Technology Center

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Professional Dental Assistant

    Tulsa Technology Center

    Tulsa

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Tulsa Technology Center, TulsaDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,357
    Program website, Professional Dental Assistant at Tulsa Technology Center
    More details about Professional Dental Assistant at Tulsa Technology Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $652
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,357
    Program website, Professional Dental Assistant at Tulsa Technology Center

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assistant

    Community Care College

    Tulsa

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Community Care College, TulsaDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$16,383
    School website, Dental Assistant at Community Care College
    More details about Dental Assistant at Community Care College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 31 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,641
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $16,383
    School website, Dental Assistant at Community Care College

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Oklahoma

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma

lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
16th of 32
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
22 of 22
dental assistant programs here, against the typical state's 12
13 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 Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Enid and other Oklahoma cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area, 2 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Oklahoma

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

Where the Oklahoma dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Oklahoma dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma offers.

How the prices and results of Oklahoma 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.

How reliable are the Oklahoma figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site says Oklahoma has not yet sent its data for program year 2024.10 So we cannot say which year these figures describe; they may be older. Before you enroll, check with the school and your local American Job Center that the program is still approved and that the funding terms still apply. We will update these pages when the federal site publishes the 2024 data for Oklahoma. We leave out the share working 6 months later for Oklahoma: far more of its programs report exactly 100% than in other states.

Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Oklahoma

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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
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns