Eastern Gateway Community College Steubenville, Ohio

Eastern Gateway Community College’s Dental Assisting program, offered as both an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and a certificate, provides comprehensive training for aspiring dental assistants. The program focuses on developing a strong foundation in dental terminology, sciences, and practical chairside skills, preparing graduates to excel in diverse dental settings. Students learn to collect diagnostic data, assist in various dental procedures, fabricate dental models, and manage dental office tasks. A key component is the emphasis on patient communication and education, empowering students to provide effective oral health instruction. Furthermore, the program emphasizes infection control and safety protocols, ensuring graduates are well-versed in maintaining a safe and hygienic dental environment. With a limited class size of 18 students each fall, the program offers a supportive learning environment with personalized attention. Successful completion readies students to take on vital roles within the dental healthcare team, providing essential support to dentists and delivering quality patient care.

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