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 8 fully equipped treatment areas in our on-site clinic where patients receive care. The faculty consists of Dentists, Hygienists, and Certified Dental Assistants, that 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 9 month program. Classes are 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday) during September thru May.
Dental Assisting Program Director: 330-744-8749
Why Choose Chaffin for Dental Assisting?
Our graduates earn 5 credentials/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 protects the public and students which ensures an education which aligns with rigorous accreditation standards. Attending Choffin allows you to gain a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Credential without waiting to have 2 years 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).
