Choffin Career and Technical Center Youngstown, Ohio

The Dental Assistant program at Choffin Career & Technical Center provides students with the comprehensive training needed to excel as vital members of a dental healthcare team. This program typically focuses on both the clinical and administrative aspects of dental assisting. Students learn essential skills such as assisting the dentist during procedures, taking dental radiographs (X-rays), sterilizing instruments, preparing treatment rooms, and providing patient education. The curriculum also covers dental terminology, charting, and infection control. Students also learn office procedures and billing. Depending on the Ohio regulations, the program might include expanded functions. A significant component of the program is a clinical externship, providing real-world experience in a dental office setting. Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to pursue entry-level positions as Dental Assistants in general dentistry practices, specialty dental offices (orthodontics, periodontics, etc.), or dental clinics. The duration is usually 9-12 months, though this may vary, and successful completion can often lead to certification as a Registered Dental Assistant.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Choffin Career and Technical Center 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.