Dental assistant programs in Tennessee

33 dental assistant programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

26 schools offer these dental assisting programs, and Tennessee has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Dental assistants care for patients, take x-rays, keep records and schedule appointments. Many programs take about a year and lead to a certificate or diploma, and some states require you to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam.¹

In Tennessee, 2 of the 33 programs take students without a high school diploma, 28 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 3 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 33 programs here are dental assistant (28 programs), short add-on course (3 programs) and dental assistant (associate degree, 2 programs).

See the 33 programs

How much do dental assistant programs cost in Tennessee?

$2,995 to $8,223 is what most dental assistant programs in Tennessee cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 33 programs with a price. All of them: $150 to $31,293

In the typical program

Finished the program: 88%
Working 6 months later: 86%
Earned a year, estimated: about $25,400
Length: 10 to 36 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Tennessee may also offer dental assistant programs. How these figures are made

Are there free dental assistant programs in Tennessee?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 625 people at 15 of the 33 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Most dental assisting programs in Tennessee cost $2,995 to $8,223. Prices on this page run from $150 to $31,293.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 33 dental assistant programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding

33 programs

Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant
Concorde Career College
Memphis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Concorde Career College, MemphisDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,500
Price if you pay yourself$17,793
Program website, Dental Assistant at Concorde Career College
More details about Dental Assistant at Concorde Career College
Finished
48%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$5,372
Length
32 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$696
Students counted
792
Earned a year, estimated
$21,500
Price if you pay yourself
$17,793
Program website, Dental Assistant at Concorde Career College
Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Dental Assisting w/Radiology
Dental Staff School Of Tennessee
Brentwood
High school diploma or equivalent
Dental Staff School Of Tennessee, BrentwoodDental assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,000
Price if you pay yourself$4,850
267 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Registered Dental Assisting w/Radiology at Dental Staff School Of Tennessee
More details about Registered Dental Assisting w/Radiology at Dental Staff School Of Tennessee
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$6,738
Length
10 weeks, 19 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$645
Students counted
787
Earned a year, estimated
$27,000
Price if you pay yourself
$4,850
students trained with WIOA funding
267
Program website, Registered Dental Assisting w/Radiology at Dental Staff School Of Tennessee
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting 101
Dental Staff School
Knoxville
High school diploma or equivalent
Dental Staff School, KnoxvilleDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$27,300
Price if you pay yourself$4,535
92 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Assisting 101 at Dental Staff School
More details about Dental Assisting 101 at Dental Staff School
Finished
95%
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$6,825
Length
10 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,000
Students counted
573
Earned a year, estimated
$27,300
Price if you pay yourself
$4,535
students trained with WIOA funding
92
Program website, Dental Assisting 101 at Dental Staff School
Short add-on courseIn personPrerequisite courses
Monitoring Nitrous Oxide - Continuing Education Course
Dental Staff School
Knoxville
Prerequisite courses
Dental Staff School, KnoxvilleShort add-on courseIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$26,300
Price if you pay yourself$150
9 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Monitoring Nitrous Oxide - Continuing Education Course at Dental Staff School
More details about Monitoring Nitrous Oxide - Continuing Education Course at Dental Staff School
Finished
98%
Working at 6 months
81%
Earned in a quarter
$6,587
Length
1 week, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$33
Students counted
392
Earned a year, estimated
$26,300
Price if you pay yourself
$150
students trained with WIOA funding
9
Program website, Monitoring Nitrous Oxide - Continuing Education Course at Dental Staff School
Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Remington College's Nashville Campus
Nashville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Remington College's Nashville Campus, NashvilleDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,900
Price if you pay yourself$16,685
More details about Dental Assisting at Remington College's Nashville Campus
Finished
67%
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$6,479
Length
32 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
304
Earned a year, estimated
$25,900
Price if you pay yourself
$16,685
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
TN Professional Training Institute - REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINING
Tn Professional Training Institute
Murfreesboro
High school diploma or equivalent
Tn Professional Training Institute, MurfreesboroDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,200
Price if you pay yourself$4,999
107 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, TN Professional Training Institute - REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINING at Tn Professional Training Institute
More details about TN Professional Training Institute - REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINING at Tn Professional Training Institute
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
83%
Earned in a quarter
$6,290
Length
3 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
281
Earned a year, estimated
$25,200
Price if you pay yourself
$4,999
students trained with WIOA funding
107
Program website, TN Professional Training Institute - REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT TRAINING at Tn Professional Training Institute
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Registered Dental Assistant
WSCC Morristown Campus
Morristown
Accredited school
No diploma needed
WSCC Morristown Campus, MorristownDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,000
Price if you pay yourself$3,000
29 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Registered Dental Assistant at WSCC Morristown Campus
More details about Registered Dental Assistant at WSCC Morristown Campus
Finished
90%
Working at 6 months
17%
Earned in a quarter
$5,743
Length
28 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$872
Students counted
224
Earned a year, estimated
$23,000
Price if you pay yourself
$3,000
students trained with WIOA funding
29
School website, Registered Dental Assistant at WSCC Morristown Campus
Short add-on courseIn personPrerequisite courses
Coronal Polishing - Continuing Education Course
Dental Staff School
Knoxville
Prerequisite courses
Dental Staff School, KnoxvilleShort add-on courseIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$29,600
Price if you pay yourself$295
12 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Coronal Polishing - Continuing Education Course at Dental Staff School
More details about Coronal Polishing - Continuing Education Course at Dental Staff School
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
$7,403
Length
1 week, 14 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$53
Students counted
186
Earned a year, estimated
$29,600
Price if you pay yourself
$295
students trained with WIOA funding
12
Program website, Coronal Polishing - Continuing Education Course at Dental Staff School
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant
Complete Dental Care Educational Center
Jackson
High school diploma or equivalent
Complete Dental Care Educational Center, JacksonDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,200
Price if you pay yourself$5,000
12 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Dental Assistant at Complete Dental Care Educational Center
Finished
96%
Working at 6 months
92%
Earned in a quarter
$6,539
Length
4 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
162
Earned a year, estimated
$26,200
Price if you pay yourself
$5,000
students trained with WIOA funding
12
Dental assistant (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Northeast State Community College
Blountville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northeast State Community College, BlountvilleDental assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,000
Price if you pay yourself$11,805
Program website, Dental Assisting at Northeast State Community College
More details about Dental Assisting at Northeast State Community College
Finished
27%
Working at 6 months
87%
Earned in a quarter
$6,259
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,177
Students counted
125
Earned a year, estimated
$25,000
Price if you pay yourself
$11,805
Program website, Dental Assisting at Northeast State Community College
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant with radiology
Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC
Kingston
High school diploma or equivalent
Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC, KingstonDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,000
Price if you pay yourself$5,100
18 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Assistant with radiology at Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC
More details about Dental Assistant with radiology at Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC
Finished
91%
Working at 6 months
87%
Earned in a quarter
$6,490
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$400
Students counted
121
Earned a year, estimated
$26,000
Price if you pay yourself
$5,100
students trained with WIOA funding
18
Program website, Dental Assistant with radiology at Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
Nashville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville, NashvilleDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,500
Price if you pay yourself$2,880
3 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
More details about Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
Finished
76%
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
$6,382
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,242
Students counted
113
Earned a year, estimated
$25,500
Price if you pay yourself
$2,880
students trained with WIOA funding
3
School website, Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Nashville
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Knoxville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville, KnoxvilleDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,700
Price if you pay yourself$4,134
4 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
More details about Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Finished
72%
Working at 6 months
84%
Earned in a quarter
$6,425
Length
30 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,174
Students counted
94
Earned a year, estimated
$25,700
Price if you pay yourself
$4,134
students trained with WIOA funding
4
School website, Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Knoxville
Dental assistantIn personEducation and courses
Dental Assisting
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga
Accredited school
Education and courses
Chattanooga State Community College, ChattanoogaDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$22,200
Price if you pay yourself$11,792
3 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Assisting at Chattanooga State Community College
More details about Dental Assisting at Chattanooga State Community College
Finished
36%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$5,547
Length
15 weeks, 35 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$3,292
Students counted
94
Earned a year, estimated
$22,200
Price if you pay yourself
$11,792
students trained with WIOA funding
3
Program website, Dental Assisting at Chattanooga State Community College
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting Technology
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
Covington
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington, CovingtonDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$18,400
Price if you pay yourself$2,746
Program website, Dental Assisting Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
More details about Dental Assisting Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
Finished
64%
Working at 6 months
89%
Earned in a quarter
$4,606
Length
29 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,833
Students counted
78
Earned a year, estimated
$18,400
Price if you pay yourself
$2,746
Program website, Dental Assisting Technology at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Covington
Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
Chattanooga
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Miller-Motte College Chattanooga, ChattanoogaDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$21,080
Program website, Dental Assisting at Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
More details about Dental Assisting at Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
Finished
53%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
60 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$4,800
Students counted
72
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$21,080
Program website, Dental Assisting at Miller-Motte College Chattanooga
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant
Genesis Career College of Cookeville
Cookeville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Genesis Career College of Cookeville, CookevilleDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,400
Price if you pay yourself$14,495
10 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Assistant at Genesis Career College of Cookeville
More details about Dental Assistant at Genesis Career College of Cookeville
Finished
81%
Working at 6 months
85%
Earned in a quarter
$4,848
Length
36 weeks, 20 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,945
Students counted
66
Earned a year, estimated
$19,400
Price if you pay yourself
$14,495
students trained with WIOA funding
10
Program website, Dental Assistant at Genesis Career College of Cookeville
Dental assistantIn personNo diploma needed
Dental Assisting
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson
Dickson
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson, DicksonDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$20,600
Price if you pay yourself$2,766
3 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson
More details about Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson
Finished
94%
Working at 6 months
88%
Earned in a quarter
$5,146
Length
29 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,626
Students counted
62
Earned a year, estimated
$20,600
Price if you pay yourself
$2,766
students trained with WIOA funding
3
School website, Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Dickson
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting 101 with Radiology
Dental Staff School
Knoxville
High school diploma or equivalent
Dental Staff School, KnoxvilleDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$24,100
Price if you pay yourself$5,210
52 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Dental Assisting 101 with Radiology at Dental Staff School
More details about Dental Assisting 101 with Radiology at Dental Staff School
Finished
88%
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
$6,026
Length
26 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,115
Students counted
60
Earned a year, estimated
$24,100
Price if you pay yourself
$5,210
students trained with WIOA funding
52
Program website, Dental Assisting 101 with Radiology at Dental Staff School
Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis
Memphis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis, MemphisDental assistant · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,119
More details about Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Memphis
Finished
92%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,790
Students counted
54
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,119
Short add-on courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Sealant Certification - Continuing Education Course
Dental Staff School
Knoxville
High school diploma or equivalent
Dental Staff School, KnoxvilleShort add-on courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$33,100
Price if you pay yourself$235
4 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Sealant Certification - Continuing Education Course at Dental Staff School
More details about Sealant Certification - Continuing Education Course at Dental Staff School
Finished
100%
Working at 6 months
82%
Earned in a quarter
$8,284
Length
3 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$15
Students counted
46
Earned a year, estimated
$33,100
Price if you pay yourself
$235
students trained with WIOA funding
4
Program website, Sealant Certification - Continuing Education Course at Dental Staff School
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Basic Dental Assisting
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
Pulaski
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col, PulaskiDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$930
Program website, Basic Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
More details about Basic Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
Finished
83%
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
44 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$384
Students counted
39
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$930
Program website, Basic Dental Assisting at Tennessee College Of Applied Technology At Pulaski (East Col
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting Certificate
Northeast State Community College
Blountville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Northeast State Community College, BlountvilleDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,600
Price if you pay yourself$8,223
Program website, Dental Assisting Certificate at Northeast State Community College
More details about Dental Assisting Certificate at Northeast State Community College
Finished
42%
Working at 6 months
90%
Earned in a quarter
$6,644
Length
40 weeks, 44 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$2,310
Students counted
28
Earned a year, estimated
$26,600
Price if you pay yourself
$8,223
Program website, Dental Assisting Certificate at Northeast State Community College
Dental assistant (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
DENTAL ASSISTANT A.A.S. Degree
Concorde Career College
Memphis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Concorde Career College, MemphisDental assistant (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$25,300
Price if you pay yourself$31,293
Program website, DENTAL ASSISTANT A.A.S. Degree at Concorde Career College
More details about DENTAL ASSISTANT A.A.S. Degree at Concorde Career College
Finished
65%
Working at 6 months
71%
Earned in a quarter
$6,313
Length
72 weeks, 50 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
23
Earned a year, estimated
$25,300
Price if you pay yourself
$31,293
Program website, DENTAL ASSISTANT A.A.S. Degree at Concorde Career College
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting - Technical Certificate
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Volunteer State Community College, GallatinDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,700
Price if you pay yourself$8,100
Program website, Dental Assisting - Technical Certificate at Volunteer State Community College
More details about Dental Assisting - Technical Certificate at Volunteer State Community College
Finished
93%
Working at 6 months
93%
Earned in a quarter
$5,417
Length
15 weeks, 45 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$850
Students counted
20
Earned a year, estimated
$21,700
Price if you pay yourself
$8,100
Program website, Dental Assisting - Technical Certificate at Volunteer State Community College
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Newbern
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest, NewbernDental assistant · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,746
Program website, Dental Assisting Technology at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
More details about Dental Assisting Technology at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
29 weeks, 30 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$1,833
Students counted
40
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,746
Program website, Dental Assisting Technology at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Northwest
Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Clinical Dental Assistant
Tennessee State University
Based in Nashville, TN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Tennessee State University, based in Nashville, TNDental assistant · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$2,995
Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at Tennessee State University
More details about Clinical Dental Assistant at Tennessee State University
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 6 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$2,995
Program website, Clinical Dental Assistant at Tennessee State University
Dental assistantOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent
Certified Dental Assistant- Continuing Education
Dyersburg State Community College
Based in Dyersburg, TN
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Dyersburg State Community College, based in Dyersburg, TNDental assistant · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,695
Program website, Certified Dental Assistant- Continuing Education at Dyersburg State Community College
More details about Certified Dental Assistant- Continuing Education at Dyersburg State Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
15 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,695
Program website, Certified Dental Assistant- Continuing Education at Dyersburg State Community College
Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Revive Dental Assisting Program
Revive Dental Assisting Program
Chattanooga
High school diploma or equivalent
Revive Dental Assisting Program, ChattanoogaDental assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$3,850
Program website, Revive Dental Assisting Program at Revive Dental Assisting Program
More details about Revive Dental Assisting Program at Revive Dental Assisting Program
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
12 weeks, 16 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$140
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$3,850
Program website, Revive Dental Assisting Program at Revive Dental Assisting Program
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Accelerated Dental Assisting Program of Tennessee
Accelerated Dental Assisting Program of Tennessee
La Vergne
High school diploma or equivalent
Accelerated Dental Assisting Program of Tennessee, La VergneDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$4,000
Program website, Accelerated Dental Assisting Program of Tennessee at Accelerated Dental Assisting Program of Tennessee
More details about Accelerated Dental Assisting Program of Tennessee at Accelerated Dental Assisting Program of Tennessee
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 12 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$200
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$4,000
Program website, Accelerated Dental Assisting Program of Tennessee at Accelerated Dental Assisting Program of Tennessee
Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant with Radiology
Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC
Chattanooga
High school diploma or equivalent
Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC, ChattanoogaDental assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$5,800
Program website, Dental Assistant with Radiology at Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC
More details about Dental Assistant with Radiology at Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$300
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$5,800
Program website, Dental Assistant with Radiology at Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC
Dental assistantHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assistant
Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC-Lebanon
Lebanon
High school diploma or equivalent
Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC-Lebanon, LebanonDental assistantHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$6,325
Program website, Dental Assistant at Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC-Lebanon
More details about Dental Assistant at Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC-Lebanon
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 15 hours a week
Cost of supplies
$175
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$6,325
Program website, Dental Assistant at Competitive Edge Dental Assisting Academy, LLC-Lebanon
Dental assistantIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Dental Assisting Diploma
Hussian College DBA Daymar College
Nashville
High school diploma or equivalent
Hussian College DBA Daymar College, NashvilleDental assistantIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourself$16,761
More details about Dental Assisting Diploma at Hussian College DBA Daymar College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
36 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
None listed
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$16,761

How to pay for dental assistant programs in Tennessee

WIOA funding can pay for dental assistant programs in Tennessee

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for dental assistant programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for dental assistant programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Dental assistant programs in Tennessee

programs with a price cost under $3,000: 9 of 33
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare: 23rd of 32
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less: 5 of 22
dental assistant programs here, against the typical state's 12: 33 vs 12

State comparisons use the same figures as the dental assistant programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Dental assistant programs in Nashville, Knoxville, Memphis and other Tennessee cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 3 more programs are in 3 other areas, 1 in smaller cities and towns and 2 online.

Other training in Tennessee

How dental assistant programs compare with the rest of allied health: Allied health programs in Tennessee

Where the Tennessee dental assisting program numbers come from

Which Tennessee dental assisting programs are on this list?

These are the dental assisting programs Tennessee approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Tennessee offers.

How the prices and results of Tennessee dental assisting programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

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All 33 dental assistant programs in Tennessee approved for WIOA funding