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Accelerate your career with an 8-week course training students in the necessary skills to pursue a career in Dental Assisting
Columbus Dental Assisting
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Now enrolling for Fall 2023 and class size is limited. Register now to hold your place. Three convenient payment options to choose from.
Fall 2023 Course Dates: Friday, September 15th to Friday, November 3rd
Orientation Friday, September 8th at 4:00 pm
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ABOUT COLUMBUS DENTAL ASSISTING
Train for a field that provides a fun, exciting, and caring career, delivering real benefits to people every day.
Columbus Dental Assisting offers a fast-track program that enables students to quickly and affordably obtain the skills and professional certification necessary to secure a position as a dental assistant. Dental assistants are one of the most vital roles in a dental practice setting. Not only do they help contribute to improving patients oral health care, they also have an impact on making people feel confident in their smiles.
High-school graduates
People looking for a new career path
Parents reentering the workforce
Starting a second career
COURSE INFORMATION
Columbus Dental Assisting Course Overview
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the profession of dental assisting, covering topics including Ohio law and ethics, dental terminology, head and neck anatomy, infection control procedures, proper use and care of dental instruments and equipment, dental materials, dental specialties, and radiology.
Our facility is held in a fully functioning renowned dental office. Here our students will have exposure to an in house dental laboratory, 3D printing lab, as well as 11 operatories, and a whole lecture facility, where the biggest study club for dentists all over Columbus house speakers for continuing education.
Now only 8 weeks!
We have transitioned our previous 11-week course into an 8-week course by moving all of our lectures online to be completed on your own time through the week from the comfort of your own home. Our in-class days are 8-hours of full hands-on training.
Accelerate your Career with Columbus Dental Assisting
Combined we have over 20 years of experience in the field as an Assistant and an EFDA. We have managed and run large multi-group Practices for years! We don’t want to just train you by the book, with information and old techniques you will never use, but modern, and real-life applicable training that you will need when you start your first job!
Our Mission
Classroom and Laboratory Work
Students will apply topics covered in the classroom portion of the course in a supervised lab setting. In the 8-week course, there is a total of 40 hours of lecture- completed independently online and 68 hours of laboratory hands-on training, lecture portion is done at home online.
Class Size
Radiology License
Convenient Payment Options
Columbus Dental Assisting offers three convenient payment options and accepts PayPal, credit card, cash, and check payments.
Job Search Preparation
We critique resumes and cover letters as well as conduct mock interviews to prepare our students for their job search.
Your New Career in Dental Assisting in just 8 Weeks
$3,350
More Details
All Payments are due in full, prior to course beginning, or by the selected payment plan:
Payment Option #1:
- $100 due at registration
- $3,250 due on the first week of class
- Total tuition: $3,350
Payment Option #2:
- $100 due at registration
- $1900 due on the first week of class
- $195 weekly payments
- Total Tuition: $3,365
Payment Option #3:
- $100 due at registration
- $410 weekly payments
- Total Tuition: $3,380
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Columbus Dental Assisting
Learn more about our course structure, fees, schedules, and policies.
Course Schedule
The course runs for 8 weeks, offered 3 times a year,
Classes are every Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with a half-hour lunch break. In-person classes will focus on hands-on clinical training. Class lectures are completed online on your own time.
Fall 2023 Course Dates: Friday, September 15th to Friday, November 3rd
Orientation Friday, September 8th at 4:00 pm
Tuition & Fees
Total Cost $3,350
Tuition Payment Schedule
All Payments are due in full, prior to course beginning, or by the selected payment plan:
Payment Option #1:
- $100 due at registration
- $3,250 due on the first week of class
- Total tuition: $3,350
Payment Option #2:
- $100 due at registration
- $1900 due on the first week of class
- $195 weekly payments
- Total Tuition: $3,365
Payment Option #3:
- $100 due at registration
- $410 weekly payments
- Total Tuition: $3,380
Cancellation Policy
Students have up to five calendar days after registering, to cancel enrollment. The registration fee will not be refunded. Any tuition refunds will be received within 30 days of official withdrawal. In case of severe illness or accident, or other circumstances, both parties will come to a fair reimbursement agreement. Full reimbursement will be given if the program is discontinued and students cannot complete it, or if the course is postponed.
Refund Policy
If the student is not accepted into the training program, all monies paid by the student shall be refunded. Refunds for books, supplies and consumable fees shall be made in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code section 3332-1-10.1.
See our Policy & Procedures for more detailed information.
INSTRUCTORS
Experience and Passion
Lauren and Kendra’s passion for dentistry combined with their vast experience in training new dental assistants over the years led them to create this program, giving men and women in all stages of life the opportunity to start a wonderful and rewarding career in the dental field.
Lauren Olding
Lauren Olding is the co-owner and co-founder of Columbus Dental Assisting. Lauren has been in the dental field for over 11 years. She started as a dental assistant, and then went on to get her Expanded Functions license. Since 2012, Lauren has been the clinical director for a multi-million dollar dental group in the central Ohio area, and has also continued to practice as an EFDA. She has experience in general dentistry, prosthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery. She has always felt she can make an impact on the lives of the students pursuing dental assisting in a positive and educational way.
Kendra Kundert
Kendra Kundert is the co-owner and co-founder of Columbus Dental Assisting and has been in the dental field for over 8 years. She started out at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, working closely with all of the dental students there. Although it provided extensive networking, Kendra really wanted to get involved in private practice. Since 2013, Kendra has been working for a large multi-office company as an Assistant Clinical Supervisor, Inventory control manager, as well as continuing her dental assisting career. As Assistant Clinical Supervisor, she aided in training on boarding dental assistants, many of whom were new program graduates.
TESTIMONIALS
Why Choose Columbus Dental Assisting?
Current students and graduates share their experiences with the courses and instructors of Columbus Dental Assisting.
“I was one of the first students that graduated from Columbus Dental Assisting. Lauren and Kendra are amazing teachers and made my experience super enjoyable. I have grown to love dentistry! I highly recommend this school for anyone pursuing a career in dental assisting.”
CONTACT
Curious about a Career in Dental Assisting?
Contact us with any questions about dental assisting or our programs.
55 Caren Ave Suite 270
Worthington OH 43085
614-749-0573
