Option B
$975 to start
Then 10 weekly payments of $288
- The smallest amount to reserve a seat
- First payment is invoiced before day one
- The other nine draft automatically
- $3,855 total, including the $305 plan fee
Winter Session Begins: January 16, 2027
$3,550.That's the whole number.
That's the total cost of our dental assistant program in Houston — not a deposit, not a starting price, not "from". It covers your books, your supplies, your BLS certification, and the Texas state exam that makes you a Registered Dental Assistant. No hidden fees.
- 10 weeks, start to finish
- From $975 to start
- Graduate debt free
Deposits are 100% refundable before your session starts
The short version
Dental assistant school cost at a glance
- Total tuition
- $3,550, all in, paid by your first Saturday
- Program length
- 10 weeks — 10 Saturday labs
- Format
- 4–5 hours of on-demand lectures a week, plus one 4-hour Saturday lab in a working dental office (groups of 4–5)
- Included
- Textbook and binder, lab supplies, study guides, AHA BLS certification, and the TSBDE-approved RDA course and exam through the Texas Academy of General Dentistry
- Payment plan
- $975 down, then 10 weekly payments of $288 — $3,855 total
- Deposit
- Holds your seat, comes off your tuition, 100% refundable before your session starts
- Financial aid
- Not needed — no loans, no lender, no credit check. You graduate owing nothing.
- Externship
- None required
- Licensing
- Licensed and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission
What the cost of dental assistant school covers
One price, paid to us directly. No add-ons, no surprise charges in week eight.
- The full 10-week Registered Dental Assistant program
- Hands-on Saturday labs in a working dental office
- Your textbook and student binder
- All lab materials and supplies
- Study guides and practice exams
- A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- The TSBDE-approved RDA course and exam, through the Texas Academy of General Dentistry
- Resume writing and interview coaching
- Job placement support after you graduate
- Instruction available in English and Spanish
What it's worth
$48,070
Median annual pay for dental assistants†
Under 1 month
Of median pay covers the full $3,550
7%
Projected job growth, 2025–2035†
53,000
Openings projected each year†
At the national median, one month's pay more than covers the entire cost of the program — and you're earning ten weeks after you start, not two years.
† Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, dental assistants. Median annual wage as of May 2025. National figures; pay varies by employer and experience.
How that compares
When you compare dental assistant program costs, the number that matters isn't the headline tuition — it's what you pay in total, and how long before you're earning.
HDASTypical alternative
Time to finish
10 weeks
12 weeks to 2 years
Class schedule
Saturdays only
Weekday classes
State exam
Included
Often billed separately
Books & supplies
Included
Often billed separately
Unpaid externship
None
Commonly required
Financing
Paid direct, no lender
Loans or third-party finance
Comparison reflects common practice among dental assisting programs. Always confirm what any program includes before enrolling.
The career
Why dental assisting is worth the investment
It isn't only about what the program costs — it's about what it gets you.
Steady, growing demand
Dental assistant roles are projected to grow 7% through 2035, with about 53,000 openings a year nationally. People need dentists in every economy.
Earning in ten weeks
Not two years, and not four. You finish in ten Saturdays and start drawing a wage while people who chose a degree route are still in their first semester.
A credential, not just a job
Registered Dental Assistant is a state credential. It travels with you between practices, and it's the reason a trained assistant isn't competing with untrained applicants.
Work that matters
You're beside the dentist for every procedure and often the person a nervous patient remembers. Few jobs at this training length put you that close to the work.
Free guide
Take the numbers with you
The FREE enrollment guide has the full tuition breakdown, session dates, what each Saturday covers, and how to enrol — in one PDF you can read later or show someone at home.
- Every cost, itemised
- All upcoming session dates
- Week-by-week curriculum
- The four steps to enrol
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Questions about cost
How much does dental assistant school cost in Houston?
At HDAS, $3,550 — covering the full 10-week program, books, supplies, BLS certification and the TSBDE-approved RDA course and exam. Other dental assistant classes in Houston often quote a lower tuition and bill books, supplies and the exam separately, so compare the total rather than the headline.
What's included in dental assistant tuition at HDAS?
Everything you need to finish the program and qualify for your RDA: textbook and binder, lab supplies, study guides, American Heart Association BLS certification, and the TSBDE-approved RDA course and exam through the Texas Academy of General Dentistry.
What's the best dental assistant school in Houston?
The right school depends on your time, budget and schedule. HDAS is a 10-week program for $3,550 all in, with Saturday-only labs inside working dental offices, no unpaid externship, and the TSBDE-approved RDA course and exam included. It's family-owned, licensed by the Texas Workforce Commission, rated 4.8 stars from 194 Google reviews across our Houston campuses, and taught in English and Spanish.
Is the deposit refundable?
Yes, in full, if you cancel before your session starts. It holds your seat; it doesn't lock you in.
Do you offer financial aid?
We're not a Title IV school, so federal aid doesn't apply. The payment plan is our answer instead — no lender, no credit check, and you graduate owing nothing.
What if I miss a weekly payment?
It's retried automatically over the following days, so a temporary hold usually sorts itself out. If your card has changed, call or text and we'll update it.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Some Houston practices sponsor staff through the program. Call us and we'll invoice them directly.
Is the state exam really included?
Yes. Your tuition covers the Texas Academy of General Dentistry's RDA course and exam — one of the providers on the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners' approved list. We register and pay for your seat; you complete it after graduation.
Are there any other fees?
Only the $305 if you use a payment plan, and only if a balance carries into your session. Nothing else, at any point.
Ready to start?
Next session begins Winter Session Begins: January 16, 2027. Seats go in the order deposits arrive, and $975 holds yours.
Questions about cost? Call (281) 363-0600 or text (281) 809-0156