Dental assistant schools in Ohio
We found 35 schools offering dental assistant training in Ohio, with campuses in Cincinnati, Mansfield, Lebanon, and Centerville and more. Dental assistants in Ohio earn a median $47,970 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 35
- Public colleges
- 20
- Median pay in OH
- $47,970
- Cities with schools
- 21
24 dental assistant schools
School results
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
Ashland, OH · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +4
Buckeye Joint Vocational School
New Philadelphia, OH · Public
- Dental assistant
- Electrician
- HVAC technician
- +5
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Central Ohio Technical College
Newark, OH · Public
- Dental assistant
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +11
Choffin Career and Technical Center
Youngstown, OH · Public
- Dental assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Surgical technologist
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools
Groveport, OH · Public
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Plumbing
- +4
Fortis College - Centerville
Centerville, OH · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Medical assistant
- +1
Lorain County Joint Vocational School District
Oberlin, OH · Public
- Dental assistant
- Welding
- CNC machining
- +7
North Central State College
Mansfield, OH · Public
- Dental assistant
- CNC machining
- Nursing assistant (CNA)
- +12
Stautzenberger College - Brecksville
Brecksville, OH · Private
- Dental assistant
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- Medical billing & coding
- +3
Stautzenberger College - Maumee
Maumee, OH · Private
- Dental assistant
- HVAC technician
- Practical nursing (LPN/LVN)
- +4
Dental assistant schools by city
- Columbus (3 within 30 mi)
- Cleveland (8 within 30 mi)
- Cincinnati (6 within 30 mi)
- Toledo (3 within 30 mi)
- Akron (8 within 30 mi)
- Dayton (5 within 30 mi)
- Canton (5 within 30 mi)
- Lorain (5 within 30 mi)
- Hamilton (7 within 30 mi)
- Youngstown (3 within 30 mi)
- Springfield (3 within 30 mi)
- Newark (3 within 30 mi)
- Mansfield (3 within 30 mi)
- Mentor (3 within 30 mi)
- Brunswick (8 within 30 mi)
- Bowling Green (3 within 30 mi)
- Troy (3 within 30 mi)
- Wooster (6 within 30 mi)
- Xenia (5 within 30 mi)
- Lebanon (8 within 30 mi)
- New Philadelphia (3 within 30 mi)
What dental assistants earn in Ohio
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Dental assistant salary in OhioHow to become a dental assistant
- Median pay
- $47,970
- $23.06 an hour
- Typical range
- $36,870–$78,000
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in OH
- 12,150
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +7.4%
- 53,000 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many dental assistant schools are in Ohio?
We list 35 schools in Ohio with dental assistant programs: 20 public colleges, 1 private nonprofit school, and 14 private career schools. Campuses are in Cincinnati, Mansfield, Lebanon, Centerville, and Cuyahoga Falls.
Are there community college dental assistant programs in Ohio?
Yes. 20 public colleges in Ohio offer dental assistant. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does dental assistant school cost in Ohio?
Among the 32 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $4,687 to $29,614. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do dental assistants make in Ohio?
The median pay for dental assistants in Ohio is $47,970 a year, and most earn between $36,870 and $78,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a dental assistant school in Ohio?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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- Criminal justice programs (40)
- HVAC schools (39)
- EMT and paramedic schools (37)
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Dental assistant schools in other states
- California (83)
- Florida (38)
- Texas (33)
- Michigan (22)
- North Carolina (20)
- Georgia (18)
- Tennessee (18)
- Arizona (17)
- Pennsylvania (16)
- Washington (15)
- Illinois (14)
- Wisconsin (14)
- Minnesota (13)
- Colorado (12)
- Indiana (11)
- Louisiana (11)