Dental Assisting Courses

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12 Week Course Calendar

2026

2026 Winter Session (12 weeks)
February 7th – May 2nd (Saturday 8:30am – 3:00pm)
(No class of April 4th)

2026 Summer Session (12 weeks)
June 6th – August 29th (Saturday 8:30am – 3:00pm)
(No class July 4th)

2026 Fall Session (12 weeks)
September 19th – December 12th (Saturday 8:30am – 3:00pm)
(No class November 26th)

2027

2027 Spring Session (12 weeks)
February 6th – May 1st
(No class March 27th)

2027 Summer Session (12 weeks)
June 5th – August 28th
(No class July 3rd)

2027 Fall Session (12 weeks)
September 18th – December 11th
(No class November 27th)

Cost & Payment Options

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Fill out the enrollment agreement below, sign and return to Columbus Academy of Dental Assisting via email or in person (by appointment only, unless dropping off) or mail it to:

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Pay

You can pay the registration fee of $275 under our payment tab or by check or cash.
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Please call us with any questions at (614) 526-8842.

Week One

Intro to Profession, Ethical and Legal Issues, Infection Control & Treatment Preparation and Clean up

Week Two

Human Dentition, Dental Terminology, Tissues to Surrounding Teeth & Intro to Radiography

Week Three & Four

Bones of the Head, Muscles of the Head and Neck,TMJ, Dental Charting, & Radiography Certification Lecture

Week Five

Oral Pathology, Oral Cavity, Salivary Glands, Immune System, Alginate Impressions, Lab Materials & Techniques

Week Six

Dental Materials, Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Procedures and Techniques & Pedodontic Procedures

Week Seven

Removable & Fixed Prosthodontics

Week Eight

Endodontic Procedures, Topical & Local Anesthesia

Week Nine

Orthodontics, Periodontics, Placing Sealants, Home Bleaching, Preventive Dentistry, Coronal Polishing & Oral Hygiene

Week Ten

Oral Surgery, Intraoral Camera, Radiology

Week Eleven

Front Office Management, Resume Preparation, Medical Emergencies & CPR training and Certification

Week Twelve

Final Exams Review and Preparation (Charting, Radiography, Instrument Transfer, Recognition & Suction Tip Positioning)

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Alania Belcher
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I really enjoyed my time with CADA! The instructors were so helpful every step of the way!
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Machaellah Blankenship
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This class has been beyond amazing! I have enjoyed being part of CADA! Allison has always been available to help with any questions you have about anything. If you want to purse a career in the dental field, go to CADA!
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Fatoumatta
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CADA is a great school! Allison and Chasity are so amazing they always ready to help students.Will definitely recommend CADA.
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Djenaba T
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Amazing, knowledgeable instructors! I learned a lot and feel prepared to start working.
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Salma Mohzar
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So glad I chose CADA to start off my dental assisting journey! Informative program and the instructors want you to succeed. Definitely recommend this program to anyone interested in becoming a CDA.
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Melanie M
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Sooo glad that I could find this school, they gave me beyond my thoughts, if you’re interested in dental field I highly recommend this course, from my experience I even got my first job as a DA before graduation!!!
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Shivani Patel
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I learned a lot from this program about dentistry… Thank you so much to Allison and all teachers who teach me..
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Jazz Smith
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The teachers are really helpful
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Reagin Anderson
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This program is awesome! The instructors are always willing to help and give you all the information needed to be successful in your assisting career. If you’re thinking about applying do it!
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I highly recommend this program for anyone interested in the dental field, you learn so much & leave the program feeling very prepared for a career in assisting.