
Find Success in the
Thriving Dental Industry
Why Howard Healthcare Academy?
Hands-on training
As the only dental assistant program in San Diego that partners with an onsite working dental practice, our dental assisting students have the advantage of getting hands-on experience using state-of-the-art equipment while learning from our expert faculty.
APPROVAL AGENCIES
Howard Healthcare Academy courses are approved by the Dental Board of California as well as the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education to ensure your dental assistant certification is recognized throughout California and that you are qualified to begin your career as a dental assistant.
JOB PLACEMENT
Howard Academy teaches professionalism and how to find a job. Graduates are welcome to interview at any of five The Super Dentists locations after earning a certificate from the Howard Healthcare Academy dental assistant program. Lifetime job placement assistance is offered for our graduates.

Enroll Now to Start Your Career as a Dental Assistant
Attend Howard Healthcare Academy and join the dental industry by earning your dental assistant certificate in as little as 10 months. Our Board-approved courses taught by dental professionals will prepare you through class lectures and hand-on practice to work in a general dentistry or a specialty dentist office. In addition to a comprehensive dental assistant education, Howard Academy teaches you professionalism and how to find a job. Be on your way to enjoying a fulfilling and secure career as a dental assistant.
Earn Your Orthodontic Assistance Permit (OAP)
In 84 hours, you can earn an Orthodontic Assistance Permit at Howard Healthcare Academy and be eligible to sit for your written State exam. Learn to perform orthodontic skills in addition to dental assisting responsibilities. Expand your knowledge base and competency to become more diverse and valuable to your employer.


A Career Path to Financial Freedom
Dental assistant students at Howard Healthcare Academy receive a comprehensive education taught by dental professionals along with hands-on experience. In as little as 10 months, you can complete our technical and practical dental assistant program. Once you graduate from Howard Academy, we’ll help with your job search.
Learn at One of the Leading Dental Assistant Schools in San Diego
Howard Healthcare Academy focuses only in teaching dental courses. Because we specialize in dentistry, and through our affiliation with The Super Dentists, you have the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be in a working dental office while still in school. Our dental assistant programs provide a comprehensive education including insight into everyday life as a dental professional.


Choose the Schedule That Works for You
Please contact Howard Healthcare Academy at 619-ACADEMY (619-222-3369) to speak with one of our Admissions Representatives and discuss your current life schedule so we can best accommodate your educational needs.
Knowledgeable Faculty Will Teach and Mentor You
Howard Healthcare Academy faculty includes dental professionals who are involved in their industry, feel passionately about the dental field and want to share their knowledge and skills with you. Our faculty members believe that learning by doing is the best way for you to gain confidence and fully understand the importance of the details involved in every aspect of dental care.


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