Dental Assistant Schools in Clarksville, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Clarksville, Tennessee. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Clarksville, TN

#1

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Dickson

Dickson, TN 38.8 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 798

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN 39.9 miles away BOC Score 34.2
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 228
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville

Nashville, TN 42.3 miles away BOC Score 56.6
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  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 925

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#4

Remington College-Nashville Campus

Nashville, TN 47.5 miles away BOC Score 29.9
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  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 296

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#5

Volunteer State Community College

Gallatin, TN 48.9 miles away BOC Score 46.8
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 1,031
  • Online programs available

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#6

Western Kentucky University

Bowling Green, KY 56.8 miles away BOC Score 52.7
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 618
  • Online programs available

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#7

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro, TN 72 miles away BOC Score 66.6
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 732

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#8

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Paducah, KY 80.1 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 3,263
  • Online programs available

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#9

Ross Medical Education Center-Owensboro

Owensboro, KY 80.5 miles away BOC Score 32.3
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 19

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#10

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski

Pulaski, TN 97.1 miles away BOC Score 59.9
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 372

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Tennessee Dental Assistant Salary Snapshot

Tennessee
Tennessee Median Pay $46,720 $22.46 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $48,070 $23.11 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-9091 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • DANB certification exam preparation and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in dental office settings
  • Dental radiology certification (state requirements vary)
  • OSHA and infection control training included
  • State-specific expanded duties permitted after certification

Next Steps

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