Training New Students for Successful Careers in Dentistry
Since 2006, Dental Staff School has empowered thousands of students to begin a fulfilling career in dentistry. With hands-on training, experienced instructors, and real‑world skill development, our programs are designed to help you enter the workforce with confidence.
Our Knoxville and Chattanooga campuses provide practical, career-focused instruction in dental assisting, radiology, and expanded duties—preparing you with the essential knowledge and certifications today’s dental practices expect.
Why Choose Dental Staff School?
A Fulfilling Career Path
Make a difference every day by helping patients improve their dental health and feel more confident.
Fast Completion
Our flexible hybrid program allows you to train and be job‑ready in just a few months.
Convenient Online Coursework
Access your materials anytime and study at a pace that fits your schedule.
Dedicated Student Advocate
You’ll be paired with an Advocate who helps you stay motivated, set milestones, and achieve your goal of program completion.
Hands-On Training that builds real skills
Certifications for regsitered dental assistants include:
Dental radiology and Safety Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Coronal Polishing Sealant
In addition to learning basic chairside skills for general dentistry, students will learn how to expose digital radiographs and how use a phosphorus plate reader for X-rays. Students also will learn the latest technology for infection control measures like biological monitoring to ensure sterilization of instruments.
Students receive instruction in:
- Chairside assisting for general dentistry
- Digital radiography & phosphorus plate systems
- Dental radiology & safety
- Nitrous oxide monitoring
- Coronal polishing
- Sealant placement
- Infection control protocols, including modern biological monitoring techniques
Graduates earn a Dental Assisting Certificate with Radiology and Nitrous Oxide and sit for the Dental Staff School Board Exam to become a Registered Dental Assistant.
Our hybrid model allows for online learning combined with one in‑person lab day each week for hands‑on practice with real dental equipment.
Hands-on Learning. Low Tuition. Job Placement Assistance.
Knoxville, TN
1715 Downtown West Blvd. Knoxville, TN 37919
Chattanooga, TN
125 Cherokee Blvd. Unit #119, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Call today 678-819-3919 or 1-888-307-0320
Careers in Dental Assisting Are Growing
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics consistently reports strong growth for dental assisting careers due to increased demand for dental services. If you enjoy helping people, communicating, and working with your hands, dental assisting is a rewarding and stable career choice.
Enroll today and start your path toward a brighter future!
Accreditation & Regulatory Information
- National Accreditation for Colleges and Schools
200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 525, Atlanta, GA 30339 - Non‑Public Postsecondary Education Commission
2082 East Exchange Place, Suite 220, Tucker, GA 30084‑5305 - Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Nashville, TN 37243-0830
View job placement and completion data at: www.state.tn.us/thec - Alabama Higher Education Commission
Disclosure on Transferability:
Dental Staff School is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. For more details about credit transferability, please visit THEC and select the Authorized Institutions Data section.
ACCREDITATION-Please use the links below
National Accreditation for Colleges and Schools 200 Galleria Parkway, Suite 525, Atlanta, GA 30339
Non-public Post-secondary Education Commission 2082 East Exchange Place Suite 220. Tucker, GA 30084-5305
Tennessee Higher Education Commission Nashville, TN 37243-0830. In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by the Dental Staff School, please visit www.state.tn.us/thec
Alabama Higher Education Commission
Disclosure on the transferability of credits shall be as follows in Tennessee
Dental Staff School is authorized for operation as a postsecondary educational institution by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission Nashville, TN 37243-0830.
In order to view detailed job placement and completion information on the programs offered by the Dental Staff School, please visit THEC and click on the authorized institutions data button.
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