Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Dental Assistants
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Texas School of Business, San Antonio College, Texas School of Business-Friendswood, and TCC.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Texas School of Business-Friendswood, Texas School of Business, and The Academy of Health Care Professions.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider El Paso Community College, HCC, San Antonio College, and TCC.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider HCC.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of HCC, Grayson County College, Lamar State Orange, and El Paso Community College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of TSTC Harlingen and Grayson County College.
Excellence
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at TSTC Waco, Del Mar College, Grayson County College, and TSTC Harlingen.
Student/Alumnus Reviews of Schools for This Career and State
University Of Texas Dental Branch • Houston, TX
Studying Dental Hygiene (completion in 1994)
• 7/29/2011
"I felt that I gained a lot of knowledge through their academic program. When I started my first job, I felt like I was more prepared than other assistants that had more experience than me."
Ratings are on a 1-10 scale
| Characteristic | Rating | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Would Recommend? | yes | I have already recommended the school to some friends and they have already successfully graduated. I also became volunteer clinical assistant professor. |
| Program Reputation | 9 | They were cutting edge in terms of both oral health research and the delivery of patient care. The school has one of the best and most innovative academic programs, quality patient-centered care and ground-breaking investigations by our nationally acclaimed scientists. |
| Program Quality | 8 | I was very impressed with the excellent credentials of the university's faculty. The program was very comprehensive. |
| Instruction | 9 | The Dental School is a dynamic place where students, faculty and staff come together to share knowledge and skills that will benefit patients in Texas, the U.S. and across the globe. Their curriculum is one of the best in the state and has a very good reputation. |
| How Difficult | 8 | The university program was very challenging and that is what I liked the most - the fact that it was not easy. I feel that their educational programs are for those students that want to be challenged. |
| Hands-On vs. Bookish | The school program included work in clinical settings. Starting with the second semester, we were prepared to work with patients. | |
| Schedule Flexibility | 8 | Their educational program includes very accessible online courses. Continuing education programs are also in place. |
| Academic Facilities | 9 | The laboratories have state of the art equipment as do the teaching facilities. We had access to dental journals in the media library and for presentations. |
| Social Life | 8 | I participated in the mentor program, which is one of their best social events. Students and teachers had after school gatherings which I enjoyed very much. |
| Placement Services | 9 | Before graduating they provided me with job interviews. I got a position in a dental office upon graduation. |
| Alumni Network | 8 | They provide job placement services and had a very good supporting mentor program in which I participated. They also have a big brother big sister program. |
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