Dental Assistant Schools in Kingsport, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Kingsport, Tennessee. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Dental Assistant Schools Near Kingsport, TN

#1

Northeast State Community College

Blountville, TN 11.2 miles away BOC Score 50.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 793
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Ross Medical Education Center-Johnson City

Johnson City, TN 14.4 miles away BOC Score 33.7
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 58

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#3

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 18 miles away BOC Score 51.9
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 680
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA 25.8 miles away BOC Score 49.2
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 616
  • Online programs available

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#5

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN 62.1 miles away BOC Score 51.6
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 278
  • Online programs available

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#6

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC 65.9 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 1,663
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Western Piedmont Community College

Morganton, NC 73.1 miles away BOC Score 58.4
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 275
  • Online programs available

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#8

Wilkes Community College

Wilkesboro, NC 80.4 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 850
  • Online programs available

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#9

Big Sandy Community and Technical College

Prestonsburg, KY 81.6 miles away BOC Score 47.3
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,680
  • Online programs available

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#10

Wytheville Community College

Wytheville, VA 86.9 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 621
  • Online programs available

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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

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