Owens Community College Perrysburg, Ohio

The Dental Assistant program at Owens Community College prepares students for a rewarding career assisting dentists in providing quality oral healthcare. The program equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of chairside and administrative duties. Students learn about dental anatomy, physiology, and pathology, as well as infection control, sterilization techniques, and dental radiography. They gain practical experience in assisting with dental procedures, taking impressions, placing temporary fillings, and educating patients on oral hygiene. A significant component of the program is dedicated to clinical experience, where students work alongside dentists and dental hygienists in a real-world setting. The program typically lasts around one year, culminating in an Associate of Applied Science degree or a certificate. Upon graduation, students are well-prepared to pursue entry-level positions as dental assistants in private dental practices, clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities. The program often includes preparation for national certification exams, such as the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam, enhancing their employability and career advancement opportunities.

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