The National School of Dental Assisting (NSDA) located in Elko, Nevada, offers an innovative and accelerated dental assistant training program designed for those eager to enter the dental field swiftly and efficiently. Situated in a community-friendly location, the NSDA provides an environment that combines comprehensive education with hands-on experience. The school offers a tightly-structured curriculum that spans 8 or 12 weeks, covering essential dental assistant skills such as chairside assisting, radiology, sterilization, and infection control. What sets the Elko campus apart is its collaboration with Truckee Meadows Community College and the Nevada Division of Healthcare Financing and Policy, offering a unique dual-credit program for high school juniors and seniors. This initiative enables students to get a head start in their dental careers, with the coursework required for certification conveniently condensed into lab sessions on Fridays and Saturdays. The initiative is particularly appealing due to a grant covering all fees for the initial cohort of 25 students. Through this partnership, the Elko campus of NSDA upholds the broader mission of the school: providing fast-track, affordable, and effective training to equip students for successful careers in dental assisting 1247.