Houston Dental Assistant School

Hands on Training

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:25:52 GMT

We prepare you to knowledgeably assist a dentist by focusing on what you will actually do on the job. Dental assistants may carry out a variety of laboratory, clinical and office duties.

HDAS classes are held on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Winter Class Begins January 10, 2009

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:02:54 GMT

OPEN HOUSE: Dec.12, 2008 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Come visit our school and facilities. If you can't make it for some reason, contact us to arrange for a tour. Have any questions or want to learn more? Contact Us.

TX Dental Assistant Registration Course & Exam

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:01:54 GMT

TSBDE approved Dental Assistant registration course and exam on Friday, October 3, 2008 in cooperation with the Texas Academy of General Dentistry and Dr. Robert Cooley.

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About Dr. Cooley

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:27:32 GMT

Dental Assistant Registration Course & Exam Dental Assistant Registration Course & Exam Presented by Dr. Robert Cooley Friday, October 3, 2008 8 am - 5 pm Dr. Robert Cooley is retired from the University of Texas Dental School in San Antonio, where he served as Director of the Fellowship in Infectious Disease Control. Through his company, OSHA Solutions, Inc., he provides in-office assistance to dental practices in establishing their OSHA & HIPAA programs. Course Participant Comments: Dr. Cooley was extremely enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Dr. Cooley made this subject interesting and understandable. <<Back © Copyright 2006 by Cognetex, Inc.

Texas Dental Assistant Registration Course & Exam Postponed to October 3!

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:26:42 GMT

Houston Dental Assistant School is pleased to present the TSBDE approved Dental Assistant registration course and exam on Friday, October 3, 2008 in cooperation with the Texas Academy of General Dentistry and Dr. Robert Cooley. State Board Registration is REQUIRED of all Texas Dental Assistants who take x-rays after September 1, 2007. To become registered, you will need to take and pass a TSBDE approved course and examination covering required objectives in Jurisprudence, Infection Control and Radiology. New hires have one year from the date of hire to register provided any x-rays taken are under the direct supervision of a Dentist. The goal of the Texas Academy of General Dentistry's Dental Assistant Course is to provide sufficient information to permit dental assistants to gain knowledge and understanding of the critical concepts associated with each of these areas of certification in order to facilitate success in the examination. Dr. Robert Cooley will review all relevant...

About our Dental Assisting Program

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:17:24 GMT

Dental Assisting 100 Introduction to Dental Assisting Provides an introduction to dentistry; establishes fundamentals of the dental assisting profession; licensure, the dental team, and dental specialties. The student will learn: roles of the dental assistant; specialty fields of dentistry; dental terminology; areas of the dental office; equipment; treatment rooms; sterilization center, and laboratory. Dental Assisting 101 Anatomy and Physiology Students will examine the anatomy of the head and neck and structure and function of the oral cavity for patient assessment. The student will learn: use of dental terminology; composition of the teeth; identify teeth, location, name surfaces, and numbering systems; become familiar with structure of the head and neck, landmarks of the face and oral cavity; locate major anatomical landmarks of the face and oral cavity; identify tissues of the periodontium and characteristics of gingival tissue. Dental Assisting 102 Infection Control...

Application

Mon, 12 May 2008 20:57:58 GMT

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Continuing Education Courses

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:18:43 GMT

Registered Dental Assistant CE Credit Courses: For those already registered. The Texas State Board of Dental Examiners (TSBDE) requires Dental Assistants to complete a minimum of 6 hours of Continuing Education (CE) credits per year to renew their RDA license. The course must cover the topics of Standards of Care, Infection Control and Jurisprudence. Other topics are not accepted by the TSBDE for RDA renewal. The CE credits must be offered by an approved course provider. Houston Dental Assistant School is an Approved Course Provider. Houston Dental Assistant School has been designated by the Academy of General Dentistry as an Approved PACE Program Provider (Provider No. 309789). The current term of approval extends from 3/1/2007 to 3/31/2008. CE for RDAs: Standards of Care, Infection Control and Jurisprudence HDAS Network Member, $85.00 Non Member, $95.00 The course must cover the topics of Standards of Care,...

About the Career Center

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:16:30 GMT

The HDAS Network is a unique recruitment tool made possible through the cooperation of the Houston Dental Assistant School and the dental community. For Employers: Posting jobs on the HDAS Network is simple and free. If you have not posted a job on the site before, the first step is to become a member, just click join here or read more under membership. After you join follow the easy steps in Post a Job If you are already a member of the HDAS Network, simply log in using your user name and password. For Candidates: You must be a member of the HDAS Network to post a resume and view positions in the Job Bank. Membership is open to students, graduates and alumni of HDAS. To join the HDAS Network, just click join here and follow the steps or read more under membership. Becoming a member is easy and free. Your membership will be activated by the site administrator, usually within 24 hours. If you are already a member of the HDAS Network, simply log in using your user...

About Posting a Resume

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:07:04 GMT

The HDAS Network is a unique recruitment tool made possible through the cooperation of the Houston Dental Assistant School and the dental community. You must be a member of the HDAS Network to post a resume and review positions in the Job Bank. At this time membership is open to students, graduates and alumni of HDAS. Becoming a member is easy and free. Click on membership application and fill out the application to become a member. Your membership will be activated on the HDAS Network by the site administrator, usually within 24 hours. Features The HDAS Network site includes a complete resume software module with advanced features. We value your privacy and will not share your information. You need to be a member of the HDAS Network to post your resume. Membership is free. Only member employers can view your resume. Resumes must be activated by a site administrator, usually within 24 hours. Options to hide contact data for any resume posting. You are free to edit...

About Posting a Job

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:05:47 GMT

The HDAS Network is a unique recruitment tool made possible through the cooperation of the Houston Dental Assistant School and the dental community. You must be a member of the HDAS Network to post a job and review resumes in the Job Bank. Membership is free and easy. Click on join now and follow the easy steps to become a member of the HDAS Network. Features The HDAS Network includes a complete job software module with advanced features. We value your privacy and will not share your information. Membership is free to employers in the dental community. You need to be a member to post a job; there is no fee for posting a job. Only members can view resumes; there is no fee for viewing or hiring. Jobs will be activated by the site administrator, usually within 24 hours. There are options to hide contact data for any job posting. Postings are maintained on the HDAS Network web site for thirty days, at which time the employer may renew. Please note, HDAS is not an...

Join Now

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:59:51 GMT

The HDAS Network is made possible through the cooperation of the Houston Dental Assistant School and the dental community. Membership is Free for the following: Dentists Dental Practices HDAS Graduates HDAS Students Employers Dentist or Practices Click Here to Join HDAS Students and Graduates Click Here to Join Site Registration is Free for the following: Prospective Students Dental Assistants Prospective Students and Assistants Click Here to Register Have a question? Contact us, or email admin@hdas.biz, or call us at 281-363-0600. © Copyright 2006 by Cognetex, Inc.

About the HDAS Network

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:59:18 GMT

The HDAS Network is made possible through the cooperation of the Houston Dental Assistant School and the dental community. We are phasing in memberships during startup of our new website. Dentists, Dental Practices, Employers Membership is open to Dentists and Dental Practices and prospective employers of our graduates. Click here for your free no obligation membership and enjoy the benefits of the HDAS Network. See benefits below. Membership activation is required. Once you apply your membership in the HDAS Network will be activated. Dentist and Practices Click Here to Join Students and Graduates Membership is open to students and graduates of Houston Dental Assistant School. Becoming a member in the HDAS Network is free and easy. See benefits below. Click here and follow the easy steps to apply. Once you apply your membership in the HDAS Network will be activated. HDAS Students and Graduates Click Here to Join Prospective Students, Dental Assistants ...

CPR - Health Care Provider

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:58:38 GMT

Healthcare Provider CPR (American Heart Association): This is a 4-5 hour course designed to provide the required CPR certification for health care providers (Doctors, RNs, LVNs, EMTs, Lifeguards, Dentist, Dental Hygiene, Dental Assistants, Home Health). The course covers the topics of adult & pediatric CPR, choking, AED, bag-valve-mask, O2, airway management. DATE: Saturday, September 29, 2007 TIME Sign-in: 1:15 PM Program: 1:30 – 5:00 PM LOCATION Map Quest Houston Dental Assistant School Woodlands Dental Partners Facility Suite A 25300 Borough Park Dr. Spring, TX 77380 COURSE FEE HDAS Network Members: $40.00 Non Members: $45.00 Course Schedule REGISTRATION Download Registration Form as PDF Download Registration Form as Microsoft Word Mail to: Suite 180, Box 283 4747 Research Forest Dr. The Woodlands, TX 77381 Fax to: 936-273-2586 Email to: ...

Registered Dental Assistant CE Credits

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:57:52 GMT

CE for RDAs: Standards of Care, Infection Control and Jurisprudence You will learn the following as it relates to dental assisting: Standards of Care: What are they anyway? Standards of Care – A Review of the basics. Questions and answers. Infection Control: Infection Control – A Review of the basics. New CDC Guidelines, OSAP, others. Changes and Trends in Infection Control. Questions and answers. Jurisprudence: Record keeping TSBDE rules; purpose and regulation Provisions relating to licensing Jurisprudence for dental assistants Professional conduct and minimum standard-of-care Impermissible and permissible delegations to the dental assistant Questions and answers. TIME Sign-in: 8:30 AM Lunch: 12:00-1:00 Program: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Morning & Afternoon breaks 15 minutes each LOCATION Map Quest Montgomery County College 3200 College Park Dr. Conroe, TX 77381 COURSE FEE HDAS Network Members: $85.00 ...

Download an Application

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:54:41 GMT

Note: To reserve a space it would be wise to send your deposit with your application since we fill our class quickly - sometimes before open house.

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Admission Requirements - Houston Dental Assistant School

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:54:09 GMT

Are you ready for a career in the growing health care field?

Do you want a career, and not just a job? A career where you can work with a team of professionals dedicated to caring for people? Do you like a fast paced and stimulating environment? Would you like to be a part of one of the fastest growing professions? Enthusiastic, trained and caring individuals are in demand now.

Let us help you get started in this exciting and rewarding career.

Our Ten Week Course is on Saturdays only so you can continue doing what you do until you start your new career!

A career of helping people improve their health will be rewarding and enormously satisfying for you. No two days will ever be the same and your job will continuously renew itself.

Admission Requirements

Individuals seeking admission must have earned a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.).

Candidates are required to complete a written application.

Candidates are encouraged to schedule a tour of the facilities by contacting us calling 281-363-0600.

A copy of your high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.) must be provided.

Applicants may seek admission to Houston Dental Assistant School prior to the beginning of first class.

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Apply to Houston Dental Assistant School Today!

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:53:23 GMT

Admission Requirements Individuals seeking admission must have earned a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.). Candidates are required to complete a written application. Candidates are encouraged to schedule a tour of the facilities by contacting us calling 281-363-0600. A copy of your high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (G.E.D.) must be provided. Applicants may seek admission to Houston Dental Assistant School prior to the beginning of first class. A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started: Step 1: Complete the enclosed application for enrollment. Step 2: Choose one of the four payment plans. Step 3: Make a deposit to reserve a space. A minimum deposit of $450.00 is required to reserve a seat. The deposit is deducted from the cost of tuition Step 4: Plan to attend open house. If you can’t make open house contact us...

Houston Dental Assistant School Location

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:52:09 GMT

The Houston Dental Assistant School is located one block west and north of the intersection of Interstate 45 and Rayford/Sawdust Road:

School Location:
Houston Dental Assistant School
25300 Borough Park Dr., Suite A
Spring, TX 77380
Phone: 281-363-0600
Fax: 1-936-273-2586

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Mailing Address:
Houston Dental Assistant School
Suite 180, Box 283
4747 Research Forest Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Dental Assisting Course Tuition

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:51:35 GMT

Tuition is $2550.00 and includes all you need. We have just updated our program and it includes all the extras. There are no hidden fees or costs. We pay for your health care workers CPR; study guides and exam to become a Registered Dental Assistant. We are the best value dental assisting program in the area. Choose one of the four payment plans: $2550.00 on or before the first day of class. $1050.00 deposit, $175.00 at the beginning of the first 9 classes (9 payments). This option will cost $75.00 extra or 2.9% more. $750.00 deposit, $210.00 at the beginning of the first 9 classes (9 payments). This option will cost $90.00 extra or 3.5% more. $450.00 deposit, $245.00 at the beginning of the first 9 classes (9 payments). This option will cost $105.00 extra or 4.1% more. Note: A $450.00 minimum deposit is required prior to the start of the session with any of the above plans to guarantee your place in class. The deposit is applied to the...