Dental Assistant Schools in Knoxville, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare dental assistant programs in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, TN

#1

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 1.2 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 1,051

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

South College

Knoxville, TN 4.4 miles away BOC Score 45.9
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,724
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Ross Medical Education Center-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 9.2 miles away BOC Score 38.7
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  • Graduation rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 63

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#4

Roane State Community College

Harriman, TN 37.9 miles away BOC Score 59.9
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 518
  • Online programs available

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#5

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN 44.6 miles away BOC Score 51.6
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 278
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Tennessee Wesleyan University

Athens, TN 51.1 miles away BOC Score 48.1
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  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 112
  • Online programs available

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#7

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC 83.1 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 1,663
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Genesis Career College-Cookeville

Cookeville, TN 87.1 miles away BOC Score 27.2
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 264

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#9

Southern Adventist University

Collegedale, TN 88.8 miles away BOC Score 45.6
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 103

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#10

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA 90.1 miles away BOC Score 49.2
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  • Programs offered: 34
  • Annual completions: 616
  • 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

Next Steps

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