Dental Assisting

Develop the skills needed to play a key role in a rapidly growing health occupation as a Dental Assistant. Dental Assistants provide patient care, take dental radiographs, prepare patients and equipment for dental procedures and provide administrative procedures under the supervision of dentists and dental hygienists.

Instructor: Celeste Guiler
419.289.3313 ext. 2291
guilerc@acwhcc.org

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This program is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

*This program may be taken as an Adult Diploma Program.

What This Program Teaches

  • Dental Terminology and Anatomy

  • Infection Control and Sterilization

  • Chairside Assisting

  • Assisting in Comprehensive Dental Care

  • Radiographic Imaging

  • Dental Materials

  • Patient Information and Assessments

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Oral Health

  • Externship 80-hours

Certifications

In the Dental Assisting program, you have an opportunity to earn the following certifications:

  • American Medical Technologists Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

  • Ohio State Dental Assistant Radiographer Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Woman receiving dental assistance from two other.

Dental Assisting Job Outlook

  • 8% job growth from 2023 t0 2033 for dental assistants

  • Salary range $35,470 to $61,060 with median salary of $46,540

Dental Assisting Admission Requirements

  • Submit a completed program application through https://acwhcc.axstudent.com along with a $50 non-refundable application fee

  • Provide official transcripts of high school diploma or equivalent.

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Start Dates and Program Cost

Fall 2025 Start Date

September 8, 2025 - February 13, 2026
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

2025 Fall Program Calendar

Spring 2026 Start Date

February 5, 2026 - June 30, 2026
Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm

2026 Spring Program Calendar

Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 Program Cost

Program Cost

Tuition

$6,398

Books, Supplies, Fees

$1,159

Total Cost

$7,557

*Fees include all certification, testing fees and uniforms. Students are required to obtain the Hepatitis B series; some externships require additional inoculations. Students seeking financial aid assistance must complete the FAFSA and associated financial aid paperwork. Payment arrangements must be made prior to the first day of class.