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Dental assistant programs in Cincinnati, Ohio

12 dental assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

11 schools offer these dental assisting programs with classes in the Cincinnati area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 10 by Ohio and 2 by Kentucky. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Dental assistants care for patients, take x-rays, keep records and schedule appointments. Many programs take about a year and lead to a certificate or diploma, and some states require you to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam.1

In Cincinnati, 5 of the 12 programs take students without a high school diploma, 5 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 2 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 12 programs here are dental assistant (11 programs) and expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA, 1 program).

See the 12 programs

All 72 dental assistant programs in Ohio, including online programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Cincinnati?

$3,205 to $4,350 is what most dental assistant programs in Cincinnati cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $2,506 to $20,642

In the typical program

Finished the program
91%
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
Not reported
None of the 12 programs report it

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Cincinnati may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Cincinnati?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 12 dental assistant programs in Cincinnati approved for WIOA funding

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12 programs

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Mastering the Basics of Dental Assisting

    ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training

    Cincinnati

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training, CincinnatiDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$88,500
    Price if you pay yourself$3,430
    Program website, Mastering the Basics of Dental Assisting at ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training
    More details about Mastering the Basics of Dental Assisting at ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    96%
    Earned in a quarter
    $22,133
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $345
    Students counted
    404
    Earned a year, estimated
    $88,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,430
    Program website, Mastering the Basics of Dental Assisting at ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting

    Union Centre Institute

    Cincinnati

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Union Centre Institute, CincinnatiDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$29,300
    Price if you pay yourself$3,405
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Union Centre Institute
    More details about Dental Assisting at Union Centre Institute
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,320
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $90
    Students counted
    187
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,405
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Union Centre Institute

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Orthodontic, Digital Scanning, and Chairside Dental Assisting

    ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training

    Cincinnati

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training, CincinnatiDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,425
    Program website, Orthodontic, Digital Scanning, and Chairside Dental Assisting at ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training
    More details about Orthodontic, Digital Scanning, and Chairside Dental Assisting at ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,184
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $565
    Students counted
    68
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,425
    Program website, Orthodontic, Digital Scanning, and Chairside Dental Assisting at ADAPT Academy of Dental Assisting and Professional Training

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    New Beginnings Dental Assistant Academy

    Hamilton

    No diploma needed

    New Beginnings Dental Assistant Academy, HamiltonDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,175
    Program website, Dental Assistant at New Beginnings Dental Assistant Academy
    More details about Dental Assistant at New Beginnings Dental Assistant Academy
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $465
    Students counted
    48
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,175
    Program website, Dental Assistant at New Beginnings Dental Assistant Academy

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting Training

    Anderson Academy of Dental Assisting, LLC

    Cincinnati

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anderson Academy of Dental Assisting, LLC, CincinnatiDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$21,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,125
    Program website, Dental Assisting Training at Anderson Academy of Dental Assisting, LLC
    More details about Dental Assisting Training at Anderson Academy of Dental Assisting, LLC
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,381
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $875
    Students counted
    27
    Earned a year, estimated
    $21,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,125
    Program website, Dental Assisting Training at Anderson Academy of Dental Assisting, LLC

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisting

    Warren County Career Center, Adult Education

    Middletown

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Warren County Career Center, Adult Education, MiddletownDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,506
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Warren County Career Center, Adult Education
    More details about Dental Assisting at Warren County Career Center, Adult Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $694
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,506
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Warren County Career Center, Adult Education

  • Expanded functions dental assistant (EFDA)In personEducation and courses

    Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary

    University of Cincinnati

    Blue Ash

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    University of Cincinnati, Blue AshExpanded functions dental assistant (EFDA) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,010
    Program website, Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary at University of Cincinnati
    More details about Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary at University of Cincinnati
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $600
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,010
    Program website, Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary at University of Cincinnati

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assistant

    Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses

    Williamsburg

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses, WilliamsburgDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,295
    School website, Dental Assistant at Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
    More details about Dental Assistant at Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,295
    School website, Dental Assistant at Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses

  • Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Dental Assisiting

    Great Oaks Career Campuses

    Sharonville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Great Oaks Career Campuses, SharonvilleDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,516
    Program website, Dental Assisiting at Great Oaks Career Campuses
    More details about Dental Assisiting at Great Oaks Career Campuses
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,602
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,516
    Program website, Dental Assisiting at Great Oaks Career Campuses

  • Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses

    Dental Assisting

    Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus

    Cincinnati

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus, CincinnatiDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$20,642
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
    More details about Dental Assisting at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $946
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $20,642
    Program website, Dental Assisting at Fortis College - Cincinnati/Columbus

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Dental Assistant Academy

    Ft Thomas

    No diploma needed

    Dental Assistant Academy, Ft ThomasDental assistantIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Dental Assistant Academy
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

  • Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed

    Dental Assisting/Assistant

    Ross Medical Education Center

    Erlanger

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Ross Medical Education Center, ErlangerDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    More details about Dental Assisting/Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Dental Assisting/Assistant at Ross Medical Education Center

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Cincinnati

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Cincinnati

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for dental assistant programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for dental assistant programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Other training in Cincinnati

How dental assistant programs compare with the rest of allied health across Ohio: Allied health programs in Ohio

Where the Cincinnati dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Cincinnati dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs with classes in the Cincinnati area that are approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Ohio page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Cincinnati dental assisting programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about dental assistant programs in Cincinnati

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Dental Assistants
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List