Central Ohio Technical College Newark, Ohio

The Dental Assisting program at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as valuable members of a dental healthcare team. This program typically involves classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and extensive clinical experience. Students learn essential skills such as chairside assisting, dental radiography, infection control protocols, dental materials handling, and office management procedures. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in dental offices, clinics, and specialty practices. Graduates may be eligible to sit for national certification exams, enhancing their credentials and career opportunities. The program often incorporates hands-on learning using advanced dental equipment and simulations, ensuring students are well-prepared for the demands of a modern dental practice. With a focus on patient care, professionalism, and technical proficiency, the Dental Assisting program at COTC aims to produce skilled and compassionate dental assistants ready to contribute positively to the oral health of their communities.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Central Ohio Technical 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.