How to Become a
Dental Assistant in
Tennessee

We don't accept financial aid, but we have some great reasons! The founder of our school, Dr. Ince, decided that he wanted to create an amazing opportunity for those who desire to enter the field. He believed that students not only deserve a great education, but also an affordable and convenient option. Rather than opting to make our school more expensive to allow for financial assistance, Dr. Ince chose to implement affordable tuition prices, providing our students with the opportunity to graduate with little to no student loan debt. If none of our payment plan options work for you, please give us a call. We are more than happy to customize a plan!

The time it takes to become a Dental Assistant varies between schools and certificate programs. Our curriculum is 12 weeks long and fully prepares students to start working as a Dental Assistant.

Yes, you can pay by check. Checks must be sent two weeks before your start date, and you must call our admissions team to provide a tracking number. They should be addressed to Zollege Management Inc., 715 Discovery Blvd. Suite 412, Cedar Park, TX, 78613.

This is a hands-on program, a different approach from traditional education. Our classes take place in a dental office rather than a classroom. Classes begin with a lecture/discussion, but most of the class time is spent in labs learning the essential dental assisting skills. When our students graduate, they feel at home in a dental office.

Dentists expect newly hired dental assistants to know fundamental skills. Our program focuses on helping you master those skills to set you up for success in your new career.

When you graduate from any dental assisting school, you receive a certificate of completion. Many students ask if they can expect to make a higher starting salary if they attend a longer program. The starting salary for a Dental Assistant does not have anything to do with how long you spent in school or how much you paid for your schooling.

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Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting the dentist, carrying out clinical tasks, and completing administrative work.\

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Dental assistants may perform many different clinical duties, including preparing patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, sterilizing dental instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, performing administrative/front office tasks, working with patients on billing and payment, taking molds and impressions, performing x-rays, & more.\

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Dental Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During dental visits, assistants often work alongside the dentist.\

Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. For more information, please visit \[https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm#tab-1](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-assistants.htm#tab-1 "BLS Healthcare Dental Assistants page").\

As of May 2023, the median annual wage for dental assistants is $46,540. For more information, please visit [https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319091.htm.](https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes319091.htm. "Current Salary median for Dental Assistants on the BLS Government website")

Benefits vary by practice and should be discussed with the hiring practice.