Dental Assistant Schools in Athens, OH (2026)

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Athens, Ohio. 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 Athens, OH

#1

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH 10.3 miles away BOC Score 44.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 245
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 54.6 miles away BOC Score 56.8
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 292
  • Online programs available

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#3

Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools

Groveport, OH 56.9 miles away BOC Score 58.9
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 56

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Scioto County Career Technical Center

Lucasville, OH 57.2 miles away BOC Score 54.7
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 167

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#5

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH 63.7 miles away BOC Score 38.9
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 200
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 64.9 miles away BOC Score 56.1
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  • Programs offered: 60
  • Annual completions: 2,058
  • Online programs available

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#7

Collins Career Technical Center

Chesapeake, OH 65 miles away BOC Score 63.7
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  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 197

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#8

Huntington Junior College

Huntington, WV 65.4 miles away BOC Score 45.2
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  • Programs offered: 3
  • Annual completions: 17
  • Online programs available

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#9

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 67.1 miles away BOC Score 80.7
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 1,388
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, WV 67.4 miles away BOC Score 33.4
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 209

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Ohio Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Ohio
Ohio Median Pay $47,970 $23.06 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

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