Prepare to work as a clinical assistant; infection control manager; practice manager; or dental hygiene assistant and/or receptionist in dental offices, dental clinics and public health facilities.

You’ll get training to provide basic, supplemental and supportive dental services alongside licensed dental professionals. The curriculum includes instruction in the dental sciences, materials, radiography, office management, preventative dentistry and general chair side procedures.

Courses are offered during the day, evening and weekends during fall, spring and summer semesters.

With two semesters and completion of major courses, you can earn a career enhancement certificate and be able to sit for Ohio’s dental assistant certification exam. After completing career enhancement certificate courses, you’re also eligible to apply for the Ohio dental assistant’s radiographer certificate. With four additional semesters of study, you can earn an associate of science degree with a major in dental assisting.*