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    • 2-Hour Infection Control Course (ONLINE)
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What is an RDA? Certified Dental Assistant vs Registered Dental Assistant

December 8, 2022 by Howard Academy

Dental assistants at work

Dentists hire any type of support staff to help keep their patients’ teeth healthy and clean. Some of the support staff includes RDAs and CDAs. If you are interested in becoming an RDA or CDA, it is important to understand the differences between the two… Read More

Filed Under: Dental Assisting

Continuing Education License Renewal Importance During Studies | HHA

June 23, 2022 by Howard Academy

Continuing Education License Renewal Importance for Classes It is important to keep up with continuing education license renewal in the dental field for many reasons. One of the most notable reasons is that The Dental Board of California conducts random continuing education (CE license) audits… Read More

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How to Choose the Right Dental Assistant School For You | Howard Academy

June 23, 2022 by Howard Academy

Becoming a dental assistant is a great opportunity to learn new skills, make decent money, and receive good healthcare benefits. You can also have a flexible work schedule with great job security. So, where do you begin? While dental assistants have minimal training requirements, there… Read More

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Times of San Diego | Howard Healthcare Academy Reopens for In-Person Classes

September 17, 2020 by Howard Academy

Howard Healthcare Academy, the only school in San Diego strictly dedicated to dental programs, founded by the creators of The Super Dentists, announced recently it reopened for in-person classes, following the mandatory COVID-19 spring closure. The opening comes as the Bureau of Labor reports that… Read More

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Welcome Back Students

June 19, 2020 by Howard Academy

Howard Healthcare Academy is All About Safety Student safety is our #1 priority! Even before the pandemic, Howard Healthcare Academy had stringent protocols in place for cleaning and disinfecting our classrooms, but now we’ve added more. Our regular infection control and sterilization practices have always… Read More

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COVID-19: Keeping our Students, Staff & Faculty Safe

March 16, 2020 by Howard Academy

To our students: We are all in uncharted territory as the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread throughout our communities, country and the world.  Since we started Howard Healthcare Academy, all of our decisions put the safety and health of students, faculty and staff first,… Read More

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Howard HealthCare Academy Celebrates 2019 Graduates

November 12, 2019 by Howard Academy

Nearly two dozen students graduated this week from the Howard Healthcare Academy, a California dental school. The students completed the Registered Dental Assistant program. Part of this fall graduating class includes six students from the former Brightwood College, which suddenly closed December 2018, leaving students… Read More

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Howard HealthCare Academy 2019 Graduation Featured On ABC News

November 12, 2019 by Howard Academy

Nearly two dozen students graduated from the Howard Healthcare Academy, a Dental Assisting school founded by Dr. Kami Hoss. Check out the full segment from ABC News about HHA graduation below.

Filed Under: In the News

7 Steps for Becoming an Orthodontic Assistant 

August 27, 2019 by Howard Academy

Are you interested in shifting careers to become an orthodontic assistant or wondering how long it takes to become an orthodontic assistant? Whatever your questions are, Howard Healthcare Academy has the answers. Understanding the steps to become an orthodontic assistant will prepare you for achieving… Read More

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Dental Assistant Study Guide | The Best Tips and Tricks

August 12, 2019 by Howard Academy

The Dental Board of California (DBC) registered dental assistant (RDA) exam may seem intimidating at first. Fortunately, if you know how to study for the RDA test, you can gain the knowledge and confidence you need to pass the exam. At Howard Healthcare Academy, we… Read More

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  • On Campus
    ▼
    • Dental Assisting Certification Program (On CAMPUS)
    • CPR
  • Online & Continuing Education
    ▼
    • 2-Hour Infection Control Course (ONLINE)
    • OSHA Annual Blood-borne Pathogens
    • Dental HIPAA Training
    • 2 HR Dental Practice Act (ONLINE)
    • Medical Emergencies in Dental Settings
    • Nutrition & Oral Health
    • Dental Care for Special Needs Patients
    • Ergonomics
    • Oral Histology & Physiology
    • Oral Pathology
  • Hybrid Programs
    ▼
    • Coronal Polishing (HYBRID)
    • 8-Hour Infection Control Course (Hybrid)
    • Ultrasonic Scaling (HYBRID)
    • Pit and Fissure Sealants (HYBRID)
    • Registered Dental Assistant in Extended Functions Program-RDAEF (HYBRID)
    • Orthodontic Assistant Permit Program-OAP (HYBRID)
    • Radiation Safety Certification (HYBRID)
  • Admissions
    ▼
    • How to Enroll
    • Dental Accreditation
  • Financial Services & Scholarships
    ▼
    • Financial Assistance
    • Scholarships
    • Military
    • GI Bill
  • Blogs
    ▼
    • In the News
    • Success Stories
    • FAQs
  • Contact Us
    ▼
    • Location