Buckeye Joint Vocational School New Philadelphia, Ohio

The Dental Assistant program at Buckeye Joint Vocational School provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the dynamic field of dental assisting. This comprehensive program typically spans one to two years and combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training in a simulated dental office. Students learn essential chairside assisting techniques, including preparing treatment rooms, assisting the dentist during procedures, and providing patient care. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics such as dental anatomy, physiology, terminology, dental materials, sterilization techniques, infection control protocols, and dental radiography. The program also likely prepares students to obtain the Ohio State Dental Board Radiographer license through specialized coursework and practical application. A significant component of the program often involves clinical rotations at local dental practices, enabling students to apply their learned skills in a real-world setting and build valuable relationships with dental professionals. Upon graduation, students are well-prepared to pursue careers as entry-level dental assistants in general dentistry practices, specialty dental offices (such as orthodontics or periodontics), or dental clinics, contributing to the oral health and well-being of patients.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Buckeye Joint Vocational 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.