For those who become a dental assistant, the benefits are nearly endless. We don’t mean the benefits like health insurance or retirement (though those are usually great, too), we mean the wonderful ways that being a dental assistant can impact your life, and the dental… Read More
3 Steps to Getting X Ray Certified for Dental Assisting
Dental X rays are images of the teeth that offer insight into a patient’s overall health and are just as important as regular dental cleanings. As a dental assistant, having the ability to perform dental X rays is a skill that will benefit both you… Read More
What Does a Dental Assistant Do? Your Questions Answered
If you’re considering a career in the medical field, dental assistant work can be challenging and enjoyable. The job comes with a number of responsibilities and you’re an active part of making sure that the dental clinic runs properly. In this guide, we’re going to… Read More
Why is Continuing Education Important in Dental Care? CE Courses & Credits Overview
Dental professionals need to stay up-to-date on the latest technology and techniques used in the field. There are a number of dental CE or continuing education courses to take that will help advance your career and learn more about advancements in the industry. Every dental… Read More
How to Renew a Dental Assistant License
Dental Assistants in California are responsible for keeping their licenses up to date. If your license is expired, you can face significant fines or other punishments from the Dental Board of California. It’s important to understand how to properly renew your dental assistant license and… Read More
What is an RDA? Certified Dental Assistant vs Registered Dental Assistant
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
Continuing Education License Renewal Importance During Studies | HHA
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
How to Choose the Right Dental Assistant School For You
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
Times of San Diego | Howard Healthcare Academy Reopens for In-Person Classes
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
Welcome Back Students
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