Sinclair Community College Dayton, Ohio

Sinclair Community College’s Dental Assisting program is a short-term technical certificate designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for a rewarding career in dental healthcare. This comprehensive program introduces students to the core principles of chair-side dental assisting, encompassing vital areas such as four-handed dentistry, instrument identification, oral evacuation, and basic equipment operation. A strong emphasis is placed on infection control, sterilization techniques, and understanding dental specialties. The curriculum blends online learning with hands-on lab experiences, offering a flexible yet immersive educational environment. Graduates are prepared to effectively communicate with patients and dental professionals, demonstrate ethical decision-making, and provide competent dental assisting services. Upon successful completion, students become eligible to sit for the American Medical Technologies RDA examination, opening doors to diverse career opportunities in private practices, hospitals, community health programs, and beyond.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Sinclair 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.