ONLINE DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM


East Ohio College Online dental assisting training is a best of both worlds program where students experience the convenience of online classes combined with hands-on instruction during clinical days.

Online dental assisting students take classes such as dental terminology, dental science, dental practice management, and dental office procedures through East Ohio’s user-friendly online platform. Thus students have some flexibility in completing coursework while balancing family and work responsibilities.

The clinical skills critical to a successful dental assisting career are developed during clinical days at a residential campus equipped with a functioning dental lab. Clinical days occur one day per lab class and are designed to enhance student learning outcomes through personalized interaction and engagement with qualified instructors.

East Ohio Online dental assisting students’ educational journey consists of an integrated program composed of classroom instruction, student services, lab work, externships, and career services.

Graduates are employable in various dental environments, including general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, and orthodontics.

Online dental assisting graduates are qualified to sit for the Nationally Registered Credentialed Dental Assistant (NRCDA) certification* exam.

*Certification contingent upon passing this industry certification exam.

“Every day is fun and engaging. The instructors and staff are phenomenal and truly have your best interest in mind.” –  Kacey Goodlan, East Ohio Student

Online Dental Assistant Skills


East Ohio College Online dental assisting training is constructed for students to develop hands-on skills that are directly applicable to the dental workplace. The skills developed by online dental assisting students through a combination of clinical days and in-home simulations are as follows:

  • Expose and Develop X-rays
  • Mix Dental Cements
  • Schedule Procedures
  • Take Dental Impressions
  • Proper Sterilization and Disinfection Techniques
  • Oral Care Instructions to Patients
  • Assist dentists during dental procedures
  • Manage Patient Records
  • Perform Laboratory and Clinical Duties

Start your path to becoming a dental assistant today by requesting information!

Online Dental Assisting Student Support Services and Resources


East Ohio Online is dedicated to supporting its students’ success beyond what students experience in the classroom and labs. Systems are in place to let online students know they are part of the East Ohio College family and the following resources exist to help them succeed:

  • WE CARE
  • Small school atmosphere
  • Counseling referrals
  • Convenience
  • Financial literacy exposure
  • 24/7 tech support
  • Mobile access to classes
  • Interactive labs
  • Externships
  • Career services
  • Grants/Scholarships*
  • Financial aid**

Start your path to becoming a dental assistant today by requesting information!

*For those who qualify. See catalog for detailed eligibility requirements.
**For those who qualify.

Dental Assisting Externship and Certification


East Ohio College Online dental assisting training is structured so students acquire the knowledge and develop the skills to contribute immediately to a dental work environment operation. In addition, externships and certifications help advance those graduate outcomes.

Externships are an intermediate transitional step that allows students, under the watch of a supervisor, to gain practical experience applying their newly developed skills to a dental office caring for patients.

Certifications are standards of knowledge and abilities that validate the skills and increase the credibility of potential employees to employers.

East Ohio Online dental assisting students are qualified to sit for the Nationally Registered Credentialed Dental Assistant (NRCDA)* certification exam.

Start your path to becoming a dental assistant today by requesting information!

*Certification contingent upon passing this industry certification exam. Required/Included in Tuition/Fees.

“The teachers are so nice and understanding! Also, you don’t have too many classes at a time to overwhelm you, which makes things a lot easier!” – Sara Berdine, East Ohio Student

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Grant/Scholarship Information

Grants/Scholarships are available for many of our programs and vary by location.