Dental Assistant careers in Tennessee are currently in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment of dental assistants to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations
There are several possible paths to becoming a dental assistant. Some states require dental assistants to graduate from a CODA accredited program and pass an exam. In other states, there are no formal educational requirements and dental assistants learn how to perform their duties through on-the-job training. Below are the schools that offer dental assistant programs located within the state of Tennessee and sorted by CODA accredited schools and vocational post-secondary schools.
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Accredited Programs in Tennessee
Chattanooga State Community College
4501 Amnicola Highway Chattanooga
TN 37406
Northeast State Tech. Community College
2425 TN-75, Blountville
TN 37617
Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Knoxville
1100 Liberty St, Knoxville
TN 37919
Tennessee College of Applied Technology – Memphis
550 Alabama Ave, Memphis
TN 38105
Vocational and Post-Secondary Dental Assistant Programs in Tennessee
Chattanooga College - Medical and Dental Tech Careers
248 Northgate Mall Dr, Chattanooga
TN 37415
Miller-Motte Technical College - Chattanooga
6397 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga
TN 37421
Remington College-Nashville
441 Donelson Pike #150, Nashville
TN 37214
Ross Medical Education Center - Knoxville
206 N Seven Oaks Dr, Knoxville
TN 37922
Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville
100 White Bridge Pike, Nashville
TN 37205