From Martin Community College

WILLIAMSTON — Martin Community College’s 14th dental assisting class held its pinning ceremony on Aug. 4 in the campus auditorium.

The guest speaker was Lauren Grimes, CDA, RDH. A celebratory reception for the students, their family and friends immediately followed the ceremony.

The graduates included: Beth Cox, Sarah Peele, MaryRaven Carlyle, Katie Long, Amber DeJong, Gabrielle Byrum, Madison Ambrose, Victoria Robbins and Amanda Gray Womble. Cox, DeJong, Ambrose and Robbins reside in Beaufort County.

According to Shelby Brothers, the director of dental assisting at MCC, most of these students already have jobs. This popular program prepares individuals to assist dentists in the delivery of dental treatment and to function as an integral member of a dental team while performing chair side and related office and laboratory procedures.

Course work includes instruction in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences and clinical practice. This program’s combination of lecture, laboratory and clinical experiences provide students with knowledge in infection/hazard control, radiography, dental materials, preventive dentistry and clinical procedures.

Graduates may be eligible to take the Dental Assisting National Board Examination to become certified dental assistants. This course of study is a full-time curriculum program, which allows entry in the fall semester only. Successful students should complete the program in three consecutive semesters.

Dental assisting is a very competitive program. Potential students must apply by March 15, 2017.

For more information about MCC’s dental assisting program, contact Shelby Brothers at 252-789-0239 or via email at sbrothers@martincc.edu. To learn more about the program online, visit the MCC website at www.martincc.edu.