How much does a dental assistant make?

The median annual wage for dental assistants is $ 46,540 per year as of May 2023.

Dental Assistant School of Houston | Katy | Dental Assistant School of Houston

What Are Our Students Saying?

Hands-on learning at its finest. Here dental assistant students don't just read about procedures they practice them, building skills and confidence for a real career in dentistry! 🦷

Kionna Miller

Hands-on learning at its finest 🦷✨ Here dental assistant students don’t just read about procedures they practice them, building skills and confidence for a real career in dentistry!

KC Miller

I had a very good experience with this school. Everything was running smoothly. I learned a lot and became a good dental assistant.

J C

Was a great experience highly recommend

Kaiya Porter

I loved school here! Learned so much in the short period of time! Awesome instructors! Highly recommend.

Shakeira Boley

Just finished my last day at HoustonDentalAssistantAcademy in Katy! Shout out to Dana and her team for making sure that I feel confident enough to pursue my future in the dental field. Classes were... Read more

Chloe Trochez

I just graduated and currently crying because I wish it would’ve been longer, im so thankful for this experience and would 10000% recommend this course to anyone who’s willing to take the dental fi... Read more

Ashley Moreno

Loveeeee the instructors!! Dana and Ariana are the best, trust me you won’t regret taking this program!

Keila Garcia

Pay in full

$3,650

Pay the full cost of tuition upfront $3,650

Extra Savings: This option does not include a payment plan fee, so you'll also save $300+ when you Pay in Full!

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Pay as You Go

$166.67 _/week

Pay a $1450.00 deposit up front.

15 weekly auto-drafted payments of $166.67. These will begin two weeks after initial deposit.

Payment Plan Fee: Includes a $300.00 payment plan fee.

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Pay as You Go

$233.33 _/week

Pay a $450.00 deposit up front.

15 weekly auto-drafted payments of $233.33. These will begin two weeks after initial deposit.

Payment Plan Fee: Includes a $300.00 payment plan fee.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We don't accept financial aid, but we have some pretty great reasons why! The founder of our school, Dr. Ince, decided that he wanted to create an amazing opportunity for those who desire to enter the field. He believed that students not only deserve a great education, but also an affordable and convenient option. Rather than opting to make our school more expensive in order to allow for financial assistance, Dr. Ince chose to implement affordable tuition prices; providing our students with the opportunity to graduate with little to no student loan debt. If none of our payment plan options work for you, please give us a call. We are more than happy to customize a plan!

The time it takes to become a Dental Assistant varies between schools and certificate programs. Our curriculum is 12-weeks long and fully prepares students to start working as a Dental Assistant.

Yes, you can pay by check. Checks must be sent two weeks before your start date, and you must call our admissions team to provide a tracking number. They should be addressed to Zollege Management Inc., 715 Discovery Blvd. Suite 412, Cedar Park, TX, 78613.

This is a hands-on program, a different approach from traditional education. Our classes take place in a dental office rather than a classroom. Classes begin with a lecture/discussion, but most of the class time is spent in labs learning the essential dental assisting skills. When our students graduate, they feel at home in a dental office.

Dentists expect newly hired dental assistants to know fundamental skills. Our program focuses on helping you master those skills to set you up for success in your new career.

When you graduate from any dental assisting school you receive a certificate of completion. Many students ask if they can expect to make a higher starting salary if they attend a longer program. The starting salary for a Dental Assistant does not have anything to do with how long you spent in school or how much you paid for your schooling.

Dental Assistants perform a variety of duties, including but not limited to assisting the dentist, carrying out clinical tasks, and completing administrative work.

Dental assistants may perform many different clinical duties including preparing patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, sterilizing dental instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, administrative/front office tasks, working with patients on billing and payment, taking molds and impressions, performing x-rays, & more.

Dental Assistants are responsible for making patients feel at ease while also preparing them for treatment. During dental visits, assistants often work alongside the dentist.

Per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dental assistants is projected to grow 19 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

As of May 2023, the median annual wage for dental assistants is $46,540. For more information, please visit Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

Benefits vary by practice and should be discussed with the hiring practice.

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Date

Saturday, Apr 11, 2026

Time

1:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Location

25900 Cinco Ranch Blvd.

Katy, TX