Why Marshall 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 Marshall
Our campus is at 2800 Gilmer Rd, Suite 106, Longview, TX 75604 — about 25 miles and 25–30 minutes from Marshall via I-20 west. Students also commute from Hallsville, Waskom, Scottsville, and Elysian Fields.
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Marshall-area FAQs
Is there a dental assistant school in Marshall, TX?
Premier Dental Academy is in Longview, about 25 miles (25–30 minutes) from Marshall via I-20 west, and students commute from Marshall every cohort. We also offer a fully online RDA program so Marshall students can train from home.
How far is Premier Dental Academy from Marshall?
Roughly 25 miles — about a 25–30 minute drive (I-20 west) 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 Marshall 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.