From Hallsville to the classroom
From Hallsville it's a straight run west on US-80 — about 12 miles, roughly 20 minutes to our campus at 2800 Gilmer Rd. That's shorter than a lot of daily commutes people in Hallsville already make, which is why our evening options work so well here: get off work, make the drive, train chairside, and still get home at a reasonable hour.
Our one and only campus: 2800 Gilmer Rd, Suite 106, Longview, TX 75604 — about 12 miles from Hallsville via US-80 East. Distances and drive times are approximate; check your own route.
What you'll learn
Both paths cover the core skills a dental office actually needs from day one:
- ✓ Charting — reading the tooth chart and recording conditions and treatment accurately.
- ✓ Radiology basics — how dental x-rays work and how they fit into patient care.
- ✓ Chairside assisting — setting up, passing instruments, and supporting the dentist during procedures.
- ✓ Front-office software — the practice-management tools offices use to schedule, chart, and bill.
- ✓ Infection control — sterilization and safety the way real offices run it.
You can get a feel for the work right now, for free. Try our Skills Lab and the Practice Pro charting trainer — the same kinds of tools you'll use on the job.
Pay & funding
We keep tuition straightforward. In-person is $3,000 paid in full, or $500 down on a $3,500 payment plan with simple weekly or monthly payments. Online is a flat $397, self-paced. No surprises and nothing buried in fine print.
Depending on your situation, you may qualify for WIOA workforce funding through your local Workforce Solutions office — we can't promise anything, but we're glad to point you in the right direction. Apply or reach out and we'll talk through your options. Wondering what dental assistants earn in East Texas? See our salary page.
New to dental assisting?
Start with our plain-English guide: How to become a dental assistant in Texas — the requirements, training, registration, cost, and timeline, step by step.
Hallsville-area FAQs
How far is the school from Hallsville?
About 12 miles — a roughly 20-minute drive west on US-80 to our Longview campus at 2800 Gilmer Rd, Suite 106. Most Hallsville students find it an easy after-work drive, and evening options are available.
Can I keep my job in Hallsville while I train?
Yes — that's exactly what the evening options are for. Many of our students work full-time and train in the evenings. If even that doesn't fit, the 100% online program ($397, self-paced) lets you study on your own schedule.
Do I need any dental experience to start?
No. Students from Hallsville and all over Harrison County start with zero dental background. We teach charting, radiology basics, chairside assisting, infection control, and front-office software from the ground up.
Are there dental assistant jobs near Hallsville?
Dental offices across Longview, Marshall, and the rest of Harrison and Gregg counties hire assistants regularly — you'd be job-hunting in the same corridor you'd train in. See our salary page for what East Texas offices typically pay.
