Who Is Eligible to Take the Exam
Ohio certification is available to any individual who:
- Has a minimum of 12 months continuous full time work experience in the dental profession by the date of the exam or
- Is enrolled in or a graduate of a dental assisting program.
NOTE: Current students must have completed 50% of the program at the time they take the exam.
The Commission will not discriminate in application, examination or certification activities on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, handicap, sexual preference, or marital status. The birth year of all applicants is requested as part of the identification data.
Quick Links
- Download the CODA Brochure
- Download the CODA Exam Application
- Download the Employer Recommendation Form
- Download the Instructor Recommendation Form
- Download the Recertification Form
Examination Dates
Saturday, November 4 and Sunday November 5, 2023
Fort Hayes Career Center
546 Jack Gibbs Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43215
Registration is open from 8:00am to 8:30am. Please bring application for the exam, CPR card and student ID or driver’s license to the testing site.
NO CELL PHONES DURING THE TEST!!!