Dental Assistant Schools in Westlake, OH

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Westlake, 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 Westlake, OH

#1

Polaris Career Center

Middleburg Heights, OH 7.6 miles away BOC Score 68.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 332

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 7.9 miles away BOC Score 58.2
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  • Programs offered: 86
  • Annual completions: 1,644
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria

Elyria, OH 10.2 miles away BOC Score 37.8
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 37

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#4

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH 13 miles away BOC Score 47.6
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  • Programs offered: 97
  • Annual completions: 2,818
  • Online programs available

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#5

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center

Brecksville, OH 17.5 miles away BOC Score 48.6
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  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 307

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#6

Remington College-Cleveland Campus

Cleveland, OH 18.2 miles away BOC Score 26.5
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  • Programs offered: 13
  • Annual completions: 140

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#7

Lorain County Joint Vocational School District

Oberlin, OH 18.5 miles away BOC Score 66.9
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  • Graduation rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 189

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#8

Stautzenberger College-Brecksville

Brecksville, OH 18.6 miles away BOC Score 40.5
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 66
  • Online programs available

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#9

Medina County Career Center

Medina, OH 20.8 miles away BOC Score 68.9
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 96

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#10

Lakeland Community College

Kirtland, OH 31.9 miles away BOC Score 43.3
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 416
  • Online programs available

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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

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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