Dental Assistant Schools in Lexington, KY

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Lexington, Kentucky. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Lexington, KY

#1

Bluegrass Community and Technical College

Lexington, KY 2.7 miles away BOC Score 51.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62
  • Annual completions: 6,837
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Medical Career & Technical College

Richmond, KY 23.3 miles away BOC Score 37.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 189

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

MedQuest College

Louisville, KY 61.2 miles away BOC Score 56.6
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  • 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 120 Louisville, KY 40223-1882
  • (502) 245-6177
Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 404

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Ross Medical Education Center-Erlanger

Erlanger, KY 68.8 miles away BOC Score 34.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 41

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Caris College

Jeffersonville, IN 70.7 miles away BOC Score 46.1
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  • 2780 Jefferson Centre Way, Suite 103 Jeffersonville, IN 47130-8293
  • (812) 258-9510
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 6
  • Annual completions: 108

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

University of Louisville

Louisville, KY 71.8 miles away BOC Score 59.3
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  • In-state tuition: $13,136
  • Out-of-state tuition: $29,482
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 79%
  • Graduation rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 938
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

ATA College

Louisville, KY 72.2 miles away BOC Score 43.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 188
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Ross Medical Education Center-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH 73.2 miles away BOC Score 31.1
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  • 11590 Century Blvd., Suite 210 Cincinnati, OH 45246-3317
  • (513) 851-8500
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 42

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Fortis College-Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH 73.2 miles away BOC Score 27.9
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $14,763
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,763
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 298

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

Blue Ash, OH 82.3 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 190
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Kentucky Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Kentucky
Kentucky Median Pay $47,730 $22.95 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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