Dental Assisting Program
Now registering for Fall 2025
If you have a passion for helping others, enjoy working with your hands, have a willingness to be versatile, and assume responsibility for many different tasks, dental assisting is the career for you. Our facilities include 24 lab stations and eight fully equipped treatment areas in our on-site clinic, where patients receive care. The faculty consists of Dentists, Hygienists, and Certified Dental Assistants who are dedicated to teaching and helping you to succeed in your chosen field. This will enhance your learning experience with knowledge and skills on current dental equipment and procedures.
This is a thirty-seven-week program. Classes are held 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday) from September through May.
Dental Assisting Program Director: 330-744-8749
Why Choose Choffin for Dental Assisting?
Our graduates earn five credentials or certificates. These include CDA, Radiography Licensure, Coronal Polishing Certificate, Sealant Placement Certificate, and Monitoring of Nitrous Oxide Sedation. That means more opportunities, more skills, and higher wages.
We have a 100% job placement rate and a 100% passing rate on National Board Exams. Choffin is one of two Nationally Accredited American Dental Association Programs in Ohio. Being accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation ensures the public and students receive an education that aligns with rigorous accreditation standards. Attending Choffin allows you to gain a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Credential without waiting to have 2 years of full-time working experience to sit for the exam.
This comprehensive program includes work in:
- Anatomy, Physiology, Oral Embryology, and Histology
- Microbiology & Disease Transmission
- Pharmacology & Local Anesthesia
- Tooth Morphology & Prevention
- Radiology
- Lab and Chairside Materials & Procedures
- Dental Specialties & Ethics
During the program, students will take three components of the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) exam to become a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA).
When I started school at Choffin in 2020 for dental assisting I was apprehensive about trying something new. I always knew that I wanted a career that was hands on. I learned very early on in my schooling that I was in good hands. The entire staff was understanding and dedicated to their teachings. I met many great people along the way, and got to experience every aspect of dentistry in all the clinical sites I was sent to. I am very grateful for the proper education and training I received. By the end of the program, I felt confident to start my career as a certified dental assistant. This is a very rewarding field that I wish was brought more recognition. I learned just how crucial the role of a dental assistant is to any office and the instructors helped me to step into the dental field properly trained and well informed.
Molly Houy
Dental Assisting
Batch 2021
