Why Kilgore students choose PDA
- ✓ Real software practice before day one — the #1 thing dental offices hire for.
- ✓ Local hiring relationships across East Texas — see our graduates.
- ✓ Lower tuition — Online $397 / In-Person $1,997, $200 down, funding accepted.
- ✓ Fast — ~12 weeks, then state courses + TSBDE registration.
Getting here from Kilgore
Our campus is at 2800 Gilmer Rd, Suite 106, Longview, TX 75604 — about 15 miles and 20 minutes from Kilgore via US-259 north. Students also commute from Liberty City, Overton, New London, and Gladewater.
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Kilgore-area FAQs
Is there a dental assistant school in Kilgore, TX?
Premier Dental Academy is in Longview, about 15 miles (20 minutes) from Kilgore via US-259 north, and students commute from Kilgore every cohort. We also offer a fully online RDA program so Kilgore students can train from home.
How far is Premier Dental Academy from Kilgore?
Roughly 15 miles — about a 20 minute drive (US-259 north) to our campus at 2800 Gilmer Rd, Suite 106, Longview, TX. An online option is available if you'd rather not commute.
How much does dental assistant school near Kilgore cost?
Premier Dental Academy's Online program is $397 (limited time) and In-Person is $1,997, with $200-down payment plans and funding options (TWC, GI Bill, WIOA) — far less than national programs.