From Lindale to the classroom
It's the easiest kind of drive: I-20 east about 35 miles, exit at Longview, and you're minutes from campus — roughly 45 minutes total. Cruise control the whole way. Evening options mean you're driving home after rush hour, not during it. And if the interstate commute isn't happening, online ($397, self-paced) is the same curriculum from your kitchen table.
Our one and only campus: 2800 Gilmer Rd, Suite 106, Longview, TX 75604 — about 38 miles from Lindale via I-20 West. 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.
Lindale-area FAQs
Why drive to Longview when Tyler is closer to Lindale?
Fair question. Students choose us for the hands-on, small-class training style, the evening options, and straightforward pricing — $3,000 in-person paid in full ($500 down on a plan) or $397 fully online. Compare programs honestly; our cost-vs-community-college guide lays out the tradeoffs.
How long is the drive from Lindale?
About 38 miles, roughly 45 minutes — almost all of it on I-20, which makes it a low-stress drive. The campus is at 2800 Gilmer Rd, Suite 106, on Longview's west side (the Lindale side).
Can I train fully online from Lindale?
Yes — $397, self-paced, 100% online, same curriculum as in-person. It's a popular choice for Smith County parents scheduling study time around school pickup.
Do I need experience?
No. We teach charting, radiology basics, chairside assisting, infection control, and front-office software from zero. Most students start with no dental background at all.
