Dental Assistant Schools in Hillsboro, OR

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Hillsboro, Oregon. 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 Hillsboro, OR

#1

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 8.3 miles away BOC Score 60.8
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 163
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Portland Community College

Portland, OR 11.6 miles away BOC Score 46.0
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  • Programs offered: 70
  • Annual completions: 3,526
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Carrington College-Portland

Portland, OR 13.6 miles away BOC Score 27.9
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  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 174

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#4

Concorde Career College-Portland

Portland, OR 13.9 miles away
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 485

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#5

Clark College

Vancouver, WA 15.6 miles away BOC Score 63.1
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 782
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Clackamas Community College

Oregon City, OR 22.6 miles away BOC Score 57.1
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  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 405
  • Online programs available

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#7

Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR 26.2 miles away BOC Score 48.8
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  • Programs offered: 56
  • Annual completions: 627
  • Online programs available

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#8

Chemeketa Community College

Salem, OR 38.4 miles away BOC Score 49.9
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  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 533
  • Online programs available

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#9

Linn-Benton Community College

Albany, OR 63.7 miles away BOC Score 28.6
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 487

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Oregon Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Oregon
Oregon Median Pay $59,490 $28.60 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

Shortlist a few schools, then ask about schedule options, hands-on training time, and total cost in writing.

Career Overview

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