Howard Healthcare Academy

Start your Dental Assistant Certification in San Diego Today.

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Howard Healthcare Academy

Start your Dental Assistant Certification in San Diego Today.

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Howard Healthcare Academy

Start your Dental Assistant Certification in San Diego Today.

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Programs

Howard Healthcare Academy students receive hands-on experience and become accustom to working side-by-side with a professional dentist.

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RDAEF (Extended Functions Program)

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Dental assistants are in high demand, which makes wages competitive. A dental assistant’s salary is based on wherein the U.S. they are employed. California’s annual average salary is $44,940 while Minnesota has the highest annual salary of nearly $54,000 per year. Overall, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that as of 2020, dental assistants nationwide earned an average annual wage of $42,310, with an average hourly wage of $20.34.

The average wage for dental assistants depends on a few things other than geography, including years of experience, the number of certifications, and the employer.

Continuing Education Courses

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The average wage for dental assistants depends on a few things other than geography, including years of experience, the number of certifications, and the employer.

Financial Services

Howard Healthcare Academy offers several financial assistance programs to help you kickstart your career as a certified dental assistant. See if you qualify for one of our scholarships and apply today!

Scholarship

MyCAA Scholarship

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Dental Career Starts at Howard Healthcare Academy

Our dental assistant courses help you prepare for your new career. As part of your education, Howard Healthcare Academy assists with your job search by providing interviewing and career tips — as well as access to our network of dentists.

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Become eligible to take the State exam to be a registered dental assistant.
Howard Academy conveniently allows you to go to class and complete your externship at one of our onsite or affiliated working dental offices.
Howard Academy works with our students to give them hiring tips and resources to assist them in searching for employment after earning their dental assistant certificate.

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What People Have Said

Gina H.

San Diego, CA

My Son just recently started the program and it took us a while to find a school that was very hands-on with modern teaching. I went to visit a few schools and found a lot of outdated tools , equipment and techniques and once we visited Howard we knew this was the one! He comes home very excited about all the new things he learns daily. Classrooms are very small, so its real hands on . So glad we made this choice!

Aly P.

San Diego, CA

Very pleased with this school. You always feel professional in your surroundings as well as all the help you can think of. I would recommend this school to anyone interested in the dental field or those looking to forward their dental education with an RDAEF or an OAP.

Lauren C.

Santee, CA

Great school! They are very supportive of their students, and all of the instructors are engaging and fun. I am only a few months into my program- I will update again once I graduate. I am really loving it so far though, and chose Howard between 4 other RDA programs in San Diego. I’ve already recommended it to several of my friends!

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Our
Founder:
Dr. Kami Hoss

The founder of Howard Healthcare Academy, Dr. Kami Hoss, is also the founder of The Super Dentists here in San Diego. His experience as an orthodontist inspired him to create a dental assisting school that would provide aspiring dental assistants with the knowledge and experience necessary to excel in their chosen profession. Kami Hoss is also a faculty member of Howard Academy.