Ocean County Vocational-Technical School Toms River, New Jersey

The Dental Assisting program at Ocean County Vocational-Technical School offers a comprehensive learning experience for aspiring dental professionals. This two-year, 900-hour program in Toms River focuses on hands-on training in four-handed dentistry, lab skills, prevention techniques, operative treatment, and specialty areas. A crucial component is the clinical experience, providing real-world exposure in a dental office setting. Students are prepared for diverse dental career paths, ranging from dental hygiene to becoming a dentist, or directly entering the field as a dental assistant. Moreover, the program facilitates opportunities for students to pursue additional certifications, enhancing their credentials and expanding their scope of practice. The option to attend a dental radiology program post-completion allows graduates to further specialize and become licensed in dental X-ray procedures, significantly boosting their employability and career prospects.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Ocean County Vocational-Technical School 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.