
Program Information
Columbus Dental Assisting

Everything you need to know before you enroll
What to expect, learn, and achieve

Program Overview
Our Dental Assisting Program is designed to provide comprehensive, hands-on training that prepares you to enter the dental field with confidence. You'll gain essential skills in a real dental office setting, combining online learning with hands-on clinical practice.
Key Program Highlights
Hands-On Training
Learn in a real dental office with modern equipment and real patients
Blended Learning Model
8-week program combining 40 hours of online classes with 68 hours of in-person, hands-on lab works
Small Class Sizes
Limited to 15 students per session for personalized instruction and more time in lab
Ohio Radiology Certification
Graduate with your Ohio Dental Radiology license
Program Snapshot
Duration: 8 weeks
Schedule: Fridays only
Location:
Worthington, Ohio
Small Class Size:
15 students maximum
What You'll Learn
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Dental X-rays
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Chairside assisting
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Impressions & model pouring
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Infection control & sterilization
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Charting & patient communication
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Temporary crowns
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Instrument Identification
And much more, click here to see our school catalog
Why This Program
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One of the most hands-on clinical training programs in the area
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Individualized instruction with small class sizes
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Real dental office environment—not just classroom learning
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Accelerated, career-focused approach
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100% Graduation rate

Train in a Real Clinical Setting
Students at Columbus Dental Assisting train inside the state-of-the-art facility at Spectrum Dental & Prosthodontics, a fully functioning dental practice in Columbus.

A classroom that allows for each person to get the help they need
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We host our Columbus classes at Spectrum Dental & Prosthodontics offices
Get to learn with real modern equipment and real patients
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Who Can Apply
Individuals ready to take a practical, career-focused path into the dental field.
Recent graduates interested in healthcare careers
Career changers seeking a stable and rewarding field
Parents or individuals returning to the workforce
Those looking for a more efficient alternative to traditional schooling
Through our strong connections within the local dental community, we often help students connect with job opportunities after graduation. Our network allows us to link graduates with positions that fit their skills and support their transition into the workforce.
Upcoming Start Dates
Columbus:
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March 13, 2026 - May 1st, 2026
Westchester:
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TBD
Getting started is simple
Step 1:
Fill out the registration form in the register now tab or click the button to the left
Step 2:
Pay the registration fee and once that payment has been completed you are registered and ready to go