A Dental Assisting Career
Transform Your Future and Your Community!
An urgent need exists in dental healthcare across Pennsylvania and Central Penn College is giving you the direct, affordable path to fill it.
If you are looking for a highly rewarding, fast-paced career that directly improves the lives of the people around you, the time to act is now. Enroll in our Dental Assistant Certificate Program and begin classes on January 5, 2026. Not only will you gain in-demand skills in just nine months, but you can also receive exclusive scholarships designed specifically to make this opportunity accessible to you.
This initiative is specifically focused on residents from the following Pennsylvania Designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas (DH-HPSAs).
These communities need your skills, and Central Penn College is dedicated to supporting your journey to return and serve: Allentown City, Armstrong County, Bedford County, Bethlehem City, Blair County, Cambria County, Centre County, Chester City, Clarion County, Clinton County, Columbia County, Crawford County, Dry Run city, Easton City, Erie County, Forest County, Fulton County, the Hill District, Homewood Bruston, Huntington County, Indiana County, Jefferson County, Lackawanna County, Lancaster City, Lawerence County, Lebanon City, Luzurene County, Lycoming County, McKean County, Mifflin and Juniata Counties, Mifflinburg, Philadelphia City, Potter County, Schuylkill County, Somerset County, Braddock city, Sullivan County, Susquehanna County, Tioga County, Venango, Warren County, and Western Perry County.
Scholarships
We understand that relocating for an accelerated program can be difficult, which is why Central Penn College has packaged several financial benefits to eliminate those barriers for you:
- The Dental Assistant Housing Scholarship: This critical scholarship is available exclusively to students enrolled from one of the designated DH-HPSA regions listed above. This funding allows you to live affordably on our campus, ensuring you can focus completely on your accelerated, 9-month program without the added stress of commuting or finding off-campus housing.
- Winter Start Scholarship: If you apply today and begin your classes on our Winter term start date of January 5, 2026, you will be eligible for the limited-time Winter Start Scholarship, providing you with an additional $250 per term ($750 total) towards your education.
- Additional Dental Scholarships: Beyond these key offers, Central Penn College has several other institutional and donor-funded scholarships specifically reserved for students in our dental programs that you can apply for.
Dental scholarships have been made possible by the generous donation from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation.
9 Months to a Dental Assisting Career
Our Dental Assisting Certificate is an accelerated, career-ready program built for speed and effectiveness:
- Fast Track: Complete your certificate and be ready to enter the workforce in 9 months.
- Hands-On Learning: The program emphasizes practical, hands-on training, so you graduate confident and competent.
- Real-World Faculty: You will learn from experienced professionals. Your professors are current or former dental professionals who bring invaluable, real-world knowledge directly into the classroom and lab.
Don’t Wait: Apply Today
This focused opportunity, combined with the limited-time Winter Start Scholarship, makes this the perfect time to begin your journey. The Winter 2026 term starts on January 5th.
Apply to Central Penn College today to secure your place, your scholarships, and your future in a high-demand career!
Looking for more info?
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If you would like to speak directly to someone from our Admissions Department about the benefits of a Central Penn College education, feel free to call us at (800) 759-2727.
