Dental Assistant Schools in Charleston, WV

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Charleston, West Virginia. 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 Charleston, WV

#1

BridgeValley Community & Technical College

South Charleston, WV 3.6 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 278
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Ross Medical Education Center-Charleston

Charleston, WV 4.4 miles away BOC Score 33.1
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  • 5707 MacCorkle Ave. SE, Ste. 20 Charleston, WV 25304-2816
  • (304) 925-5645
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 30

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Huntington Junior College

Huntington, WV 44.2 miles away BOC Score 45.2
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 21
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Mountwest Community and Technical College

Huntington, WV 44.9 miles away BOC Score 33.4
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  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 309

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Collins Career Technical Center

Chesapeake, OH 45 miles away BOC Score 63.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 390

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Mercer County Technical Education Center

Princeton, WV 74.1 miles away BOC Score 64.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 194

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#7

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Prestonsburg, KY 77.2 miles away BOC Score 47.3
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,680
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH 78.7 miles away BOC Score 38.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 275
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Hocking College

Nelsonville, OH 82 miles away BOC Score 44.3
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 372
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Scioto County Career Technical Center

Lucasville, OH 82.3 miles away BOC Score 54.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 311

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West Virginia Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

West Virginia
West Virginia Median Pay $37,960 $18.25 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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