Home Study Solutions.com

What Home Study Solutions.com does

Founded in 1999 and headquartered at 4326 Park Blvd., Suite E, Pinellas Park, Florida, Home Study Solutions.com Inc. is a registered non-profit continuing education provider serving dental and medical professionals in the United States. The company delivers more than 70 accredited self-instructional CE courses across two formats: web-based online courses that allow users to submit answers electronically and print certificates instantly upon passing, and traditional mailed textbook courses with separate test booklets returned for grading. Course topics span infection control, prescribing controlled substances, opioid prescribing under the DEA mandate, autoimmune and neurological conditions, mental health, sexual harassment, chemical dependency, geriatric dentistry, and state-specific practice acts.

The platform is accredited as an ADA CERP recognized provider since November 1, 2000 through June 30, 2027 and as a Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit (Provider ID# 217587) since February 27, 2000 through May 31, 2029. The company additionally holds Florida Dental Sponsor #BP 50-956 and California Dental Sponsor #3759. Credits completed by Florida dental and dental lab licensees are auto-submitted to the state via a CE Broker integration, and payment processing is handled through Authorize.Net with SecurityMetrics-validated PCI DSS compliance.

Revenue mechanics are entirely self-serve and transactional: customers create accounts at homestudysolutions.com, purchase individual courses ($0 to $275 per course) or pre-bundled state-credit and core-credit packages (10–30 credits at $110–$275), complete a test, and receive an instantly printable certificate. There is no direct sales force and no enterprise contracting. Customer segments include general dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental laboratory technicians (including CDT and RG credential holders), and Florida-licensed LPNs and RNs. Wendy Paquette, LPN, BS is identified as founder and course author, indicating founder-led operations. The company is privately held with no external institutional investment, no subsidiaries, and no headcount disclosed.

Name

Home Study Solutions.com

Legal name

Home Study Solutions.com Inc.

Website

https://homestudysolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Home Study Solutions.com is a non-profit continuing education provider delivering 70+ ADA CERP- and AGD PACE-accredited online and textbook courses for U.S. dental professionals seeking license renewal credits, sold self-serve via its website.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Continuing Education Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Medical Licensure Exam Prep (USMLE/COMLEX, NCLEX, Dentistry, Pharmacy, PA) (EDANAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

Keywords

• Dental continuing education
• Online CE courses
• Textbook home study courses
• Dental license renewal
• State CE packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Pinellas Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Course Sales: One-time purchase of individual online or textbook courses. Courses range from 1-30 credits with pricing from $0 to $275 per course.
2. State Package Bundles: Pre-configured course bundles designed to meet specific state renewal requirements (California, Connecticut, Florida, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Oregon).
3. Core Package Bundles: Multi-credit packages (5-30 credits) at discounted rates compared to individual course purchases. Includes Dental Lab Tech Core Packages meeting NBC requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Home Study Solutions.com provides continuing education courses for dental and medical professionals in two delivery formats: web-based Online Self-Instructional Courses with instant grading and printable certificates, and physical Textbook Self-Instructional Home Study Courses mailed to learners. The catalog covers more than 70 courses across dental specialties, medical topics, infection control, prescribing controlled substances, and state-specific CE requirements, with bundled State Packages and Dental Lab Tech Core Packages for license renewals in Florida, California, Connecticut, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, and Oregon.

Product overview

Home Study Solutions.com is a continuing education course provider offering over 70 dental and medical courses delivered through two distinct formats: Online Self-Instructional Courses (web-based with instant grading and certificate printing) and Textbook Self-Instructional Home Study Courses (physical materials shipped to users). The platform serves dentists, hygienists, dental assistants, dental technicians, and licensed nurses in Florida. Top-selling individual courses include Infection Control, Prescribing Controlled Substances, California Dental Practice Act, Chemical Dependency, and the DEA Mandate course. The company also offers state-specific CE packages (Florida, California, Connecticut, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Oregon) and Dental Lab Tech Core Packages for CDT and RG credential holders. New 2024 courses include Autoimmune Diseases, Common Neurological Conditions, Mental Health Awareness, Sexual Harassment, and the DEA Mandate Prescribing Opioids course. Credits are reported to CE Broker for applicable states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Self-Instructional Courses Web-based continuing education courses where users log into an account, access course materials online, submit answers, receive instant grading, and print a certificate immediately upon passing.
• Textbook Self-Instructional Home Study Courses Physical textbook-based continuing education courses shipped to learners, including test booklets, with answer submission options to earn CE credits.
• State-Specific CE Packages Bundled credit packages tailored to state-specific continuing education requirements for California, Connecticut, Florida, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, and Oregon license renewal.
• Dental Lab Tech Core Packages Multi-credit packages (10-30 credits) at discounted rates, including 18-credit bundles for dental laboratory technicians that meet NBC requirements for CDT and RG certifications and Florida's 18-hour biennial CE mandate.
• Free Introductory Course - Oral/Facial Piercing Complimentary 2-credit online course covering oral and facial piercing trends, associated complications, and patient education, used as a free trial to acquire new customers.
• Infection Control Course 2-credit online course covering infectious disease transmissibility, OSHA standards, barrier protection, disinfection procedures, and biohazardous waste management plans for dental professionals.
• Prescribing Controlled Substances Course 2-credit online course covering opioid prescribing complexities, drug abuse recognition, identification of drug-impaired healthcare workers, and diversion programs.
• California Dental Practice Act with Professional Ethics Course 2-credit online course covering California dental practice regulations, scope of practice, licensure requirements, prescribing rules, and ADA professional ethics codes.
• Chemical Dependency Course 2-credit online course addressing chemical dependency among healthcare workers, drug classification, reporting requirements, and intervention strategies.
• DEA Mandate Prescribing Opioids Course 8-credit online course required for DEA license renewal covering controlled substance regulations, EPCS, PDMP, opioid prescribing protocols, and substance use disorders.
• Autoimmune Diseases: Impact on Oral Health Course 4-credit online course covering autoimmune diseases (Sjögren's, Pemphigus Vulgaris, Type 1 Diabetes, Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis) and their oral health implications and dental treatment modifications.
• Common Neurological Conditions Course 4-credit online course covering systemic neurological conditions affecting oral and maxillofacial structures, cranial nerve involvement, and dental treatment modifications.
• Mental Health Awareness Course 4-credit online course addressing mental health issues, burnout syndrome, depression, and suicidal ideation among health professionals.
• Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Course Online continuing education course covering sexual harassment in the workplace for dental and medical professionals.
• Dental Treatment of Geriatric Patients with Medical Issues Course 5-credit textbook course covering aging population demographics, medication metabolism in the elderly, cardiovascular and metabolic disease impacts on oral health, and dental treatment planning for geriatric patients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Instant certificate generation upon course completion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CE BrokercoreTechnology or IntegrationCE Broker integration for automatic reporting of completed CE credits to state licensing boards. Applicable for Florida Dental Licensees and Florida Dental Lab Technicians. Company submits credits electronically on behalf of customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• DentalXP: Online dental education platform with a focus on clinical procedures and live/in-person courses, plus accredited CE. Comparable in serving the dentist CE market but with a stronger specialty-clinical orientation and a more international footprint than HSS.

Direct peers

• Dentaltown: Online dental community that includes a substantial CE course catalog alongside forums, magazines, and product reviews. Competes for the same dentist mindshare and CE spending with a richer digital experience and larger community effect.
• AffinityCE: Continuing education provider offering accredited online courses for dental and other healthcare professionals. Direct competitor in the license-renewal CE category, with similar state-specific packaging and instant certificate functionality.
• Viva Learning: Online dental education platform offering live and on-demand CE webinars, courses, and product training for dental professionals. Direct competitor in online dental CE with a video-first, modern platform that contrasts with HSS's text-based approach.
• Spear Education: Major dental continuing education provider offering online and in-person clinical and practice management courses for dentists. Competes for the same dentist CE dollar with a broader content portfolio and a more premium positioning; a key reference point for the upper end of the dental CE market.
• Dental CE Direct: Online dental continuing education platform offering self-paced, accredited CE courses for dental professionals nationwide. Closest direct competitor to Home Study Solutions in the online dental CE category, sharing the same ADA CERP/AGD PACE accreditation model and self-serve delivery.
• The Dawson Academy: Dental continuing education provider focused on occlusion, restorative dentistry, and clinical excellence. Targets the same dentist customer base with accredited CE and serves as a benchmark for specialty-focused, high-quality dental CE delivery.
• CE Direct (Colibri Group): Online continuing education platform owned by Colibri Group serving multiple healthcare professional segments including dental. Highly comparable in self-serve, accredited CE delivery and benefits from Colibri's scale and capital — a key scale competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Colgate Oral Health Network: Free dental CE platform operated by Colgate, the oral care CPG incumbent. Targets the same dental professional audience with free accredited content, putting pricing pressure on paid providers like HSS, particularly for the hygienist segment.
• ADA Continuing Education: The American Dental Association's own CE offerings, including JADA CE and online courses, as well as administering the ADA CERP accreditation that HSS itself relies on. Serves as both a competitor and a quasi-regulator; loss of ADA CERP would be a far greater problem for HSS than ADA CE itself.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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