Dental Assistant School of Houston

Dental Assistant Training in Real Dental Offices in the Houston Area

Dental Assistant School of Houston is a dental assistant training school operating in the Houston metropolitan area. Its program is taught in working dental offices and combines hands-on practice with instruction from industry professionals. The school presents itself as a joint initiative between Zollege and local dental offices, so learning takes place in the environment where the real work happens.

The program lasts 12 weeks and is designed to enter the workforce without student debt. The school offers flexible enrollment throughout the year, affordable payment options, and plans that allow you to pay the cost week by week.

Requirements and Admission Process

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. The enrollment process is organized in four steps: learn about the program and talk to the admissions team, complete the application by choosing a start date and payment plan, pay the deposit to secure your spot — which is deducted from tuition — and complete the program by following the school's guidance. When classes begin, students receive a free set of scrubs.

What You Receive Upon Completion

Those who complete the program receive a Certificate of Completion, a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification card through the American Heart Association, and a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license after passing the corresponding exam. This exam is taken online through the University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio, is approved by the TSBDE, and its cost is covered by the school.

Skills and Learning Environment

Training is hands-on and based on the skills that dental employers look for. Classes take place in real dental offices and are taught by experienced professionals. The school has learning spaces equipped with the same tools and technology used in today's dental offices. Class schedules are flexible to fit students' lives.

Career Support and Start Dates

The program includes job search support, with résumé reviews, interview tips, and guidance from job assistance specialists. The school also offers a service for dental offices to hire graduates.

Start dates vary by location. The schedule published on the website shows upcoming starts in Katy, Memorial, Sugar Land, Kingwood, Conroe, Pearland, Cypress, Spring, and The Woodlands, with classes held on Saturdays in morning or afternoon sessions. The school operates nine locations in total.

Industry Context

According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited by the school, dental assistant employment will grow 7% between 2025 and 2035, with a national median wage of $48,070 per year. The school presents itself as a shorter and more affordable alternative to traditional programs, with a weekly payment model.

Origin of the Institution

Zollege was founded in 2010 as Vandelay Education by Dr. Thomas Ince, a dentist who couldn't find well-trained dental assistants to hire. Rather than wait for traditional programs to change, he created a shorter one, with hands-on training in working dental offices and structured to be paid for without loans. His brother Ryan, a physician, ran into the same problem on the medical side, and the two collaborated on a medical assistant program built with the same accelerated, in-office approach.

The school is licensed and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Location and Contact

15103 Mason Rd Suite C-5, Cypress, TX, US