Dental Assistant Education
These are opportunities available to you during and immediately upon graduation from Core Dental Academy
Radiology License Initial
Apply at eLicense.Ohio.Gov:
- Select LOGIN
- Select I DON'T HAVE A LICENSE & provide any necessary information.
- Once you arrive at your dashboard, select APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE
CPR Certification
As part of the program, you will receive your CPR Certification.
Your certification requires renewals, so keep in mind that every two years - Find out about upcoming CPR Renewal Classes throughout the year.
Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification
Find out about upcoming Nitrous Monitoring Classes held throughout the year!
As a graduate of Core Dental Academy, you are ready to apply!
Furthering Your Education and Opportunities as a Dental Assistant
Commision on Ohio Dental Assistant Certification (CODA)
Interested in becoming a Certified Dental Assistant through the state of Ohio? This is a less costly way to gain your CODA Certification.
As a graduate of Core Dental Academy, you are ready to apply!
Benefits to a CODA Certification is that it allows you to further your education and apply to programs that further your career:
- Coronal Polishing Certificate
- Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Dental Assistant National Boards (DANB)
This application process is a bit more involved, however, it is a certification that is recognized in other states.
Application for this requires:
- 3500 hours minimum experience
- GED or High School diploma
- Examination
Coronal Polish Certificate
- Successfully complete CODA or DANB Certification
- Successfully complete an Ohio Board-approved training program in coronal polishing
- Apply to the Ohio State Dental Board for certification to perform coronal polishing.
Pit and Fissure Sealants
- Successfully complete a course containing a minimum of two hours of didactic instruction and six hours of clinical instruction
- The supervising dentist must observe the assistant successfully apply at least six sealants
Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE)
Find out more about the application requirements and exam.
Phlebotomy
Coming soon!