Dental Assistant Schools in Lake City, FL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Lake City, Florida. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Lake City, FL

#1

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL 37.4 miles away BOC Score 63.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77
  • Annual completions: 1,446
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Fortis College-Orange Park

Orange Park, FL 53.2 miles away BOC Score 26.7
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 111

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL 59.6 miles away BOC Score 72.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 97
  • Annual completions: 3,062
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Concorde Career Institute-Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL 63.7 miles away BOC Score 38.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 365

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#5

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Valdosta, GA 64.2 miles away BOC Score 50.7
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  • In-state tuition: $3,480
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,048
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 106
  • Annual completions: 3,632
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

College of Central Florida

Ocala, FL 76.2 miles away BOC Score 56.5
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  • In-state tuition: $2,710
  • Out-of-state tuition: $10,517
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  • Graduation rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 1,186
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

First Coast Technical College

Saint Augustine, FL 80.1 miles away BOC Score 58.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 867

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Florida Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Florida
Florida Median Pay $47,620 $22.89 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $48,070 $23.11 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9091 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • DANB certification exam preparation and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in dental office settings
  • Dental radiology certification (state requirements vary)
  • OSHA and infection control training included
  • State-specific expanded duties permitted after certification

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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