Where is the dental assisting program located?

Classes and clinical training are held at Choffin Career & Technical Center, 200 E. Wood St. in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, in an on-site dental clinic with 24 lab stations and eight fully equipped treatment areas.

How long is the dental assisting program?

37 weeks, or 906 clock hours, running September through June. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Which credentials do I earn?

Five: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Radiography Licensure, Coronal Polishing Certificate, Sealant Placement Certificate, and Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring. Students sit for three DANB exam components during the program.

What does dental assisting school cost at Choffin?

Tuition is $8,420 and supplies are $1,470, for a total of $9,890, plus a $50 application fee. Ask about financial aid options for those who qualify.

What are the entry requirements?

A high school diploma or equivalency, pre-entrance TABE testing (Reading Level D), an admissions interview, a BCI/FBI background check, drug screening, and required vaccinations.

Dental Assisting Program in Youngstown, OH

Choffin’s Dental Assisting program is a 37-week program in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, and students train in an on-site clinic with eight treatment areas. Graduates finish with five separate credentials.

37 weeksProgram length
Mon–Thu, 7:30 AM–3:00 PMClass schedule
$9,890Tuition & supplies
5Credentials earned

About This Program

The Dental Assisting program provides hands-on training in 24 lab stations and eight fully equipped treatment areas in our on-site clinic. Faculty includes Dentists, Hygienists, and Certified Dental Assistants. Students take three DANB exam components during the program and earn five credentials upon completion.

Program Highlights

On-site dental clinic with 8 fully equipped treatment areas
100% job placement rate
100% National Board Exam passing rate
Earn 5 credentials during the program
One of two nationally accredited ADA programs in Ohio

Curriculum

Anatomy, Physiology, Oral Embryology & Histology
Microbiology & Disease Transmission
Pharmacology & Local Anesthesia
Tooth Morphology & Prevention
Radiology
Lab and Chairside Materials & Procedures
Dental Specialties & Ethics

Credentials Earned

Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
Radiography Licensure
Coronal Polishing Certificate
Sealant Placement Certificate
Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring

Career Opportunities

Certified Dental Assistant
Orthodontic Assistant
Oral Surgery Assistant
Dental Office Manager

Prerequisites

High school diploma or equivalency
Pre-entrance TABE testing (Reading Level D)
Admissions interview
BCI/FBI background check
Drug screening
Required vaccinations

Program Statistics (2021-2022)

Students Started

87% (7/8)

Graduation Rate

100%

Employment Rate

Accreditation

Nationally accredited by Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)

Questions people ask about this program

Where is the dental assisting program located?: Classes and clinical training are held at Choffin Career & Technical Center, 200 E. Wood St. in downtown Youngstown, Ohio, in an on-site dental clinic with 24 lab stations and eight fully equipped treatment areas.
How long is the dental assisting program?: 37 weeks, or 906 clock hours, running September through June. Classes meet Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Which credentials do I earn?: Five: Certified Dental Assistant (CDA), Radiography Licensure, Coronal Polishing Certificate, Sealant Placement Certificate, and Nitrous Oxide Sedation Monitoring. Students sit for three DANB exam components during the program.
What does dental assisting school cost at Choffin?: Tuition is $8,420 and supplies are $1,470, for a total of $9,890, plus a $50 application fee. Ask about financial aid options for those who qualify.
What are the entry requirements?: A high school diploma or equivalency, pre-entrance TABE testing (Reading Level D), an admissions interview, a BCI/FBI background check, drug screening, and required vaccinations.

Still deciding? Request info or call admissions at 330-744-8720.

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