Akron Institute

Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting (AASDA)

At Akron Institute we are dedicated to giving students all the skills they will need to advance in their career objectives. Our programs are designed so that the skills and information our students leave here with are those which are in high demand in today's workplace. Visiting our campus and talking to one of our admissions representatives is the best way to learn more about what we have to offer.

Program Overview

In the dental assistant program, students will learn the skills necessary to be an efficient member of the dental health team. There are a wide variety of jobs to be performed by dental assistants including office, lab and administrative duties. Our goal is to train our students to become successful at gaining employment as a Dental Assistant.

Course Duration and Focus

A student carrying a full course load generally needs 4.5 semesters for completion. You must complete 64 credit hours in order to graduate.

Diploma in Dental Assisting (DDA)

At Akron Institute a student who obtains a DDA (Diploma in Dental Assisting) will have the knowledge and confidence to be deployed immediately into the work force. Our programs are laid out in such a way that the skills and knowledge that we inculcate in our students corresponds to the requirements in the workplace. If you would like further information, please visit the campus and an admissions representative can answer your questions in person.

Dental Assistant

This program is designed with community employment needs in mind. It will provide the student all the skills necessary to perform the duties a dental assistant is responsible for, including chair side assisting, lab procedures, administrative duties and other functions. All of these are designed to help students find entry level careers as dental assistants.