Ozarks Technical Community College Springfield, Missouri

Embark on a rewarding career path in dental healthcare with Ozarks Technical Community College’s comprehensive Dental Assisting program! This program equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to excel as valued members of a dental team. Learn to assist dentists with patient care, educate individuals on oral hygiene, and perform crucial lab work. Benefit from hands-on training that simulates real-world dental office environments. The OTC Dental Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, the only program in Southwest Missouri with this distinction. Graduates are prepared to take the national certification exam, becoming Certified Dental Assistants and opening doors to opportunities in private practices and public healthcare clinics. With both an Associate of Applied Science and certificate option, students can choose the path that best aligns with their career aspirations and state licensure requirements. A selective admission process ensures a focused learning experience, while experienced faculty provides personalized instruction and mentorship.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Ozarks Technical Community College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.