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Wisconsin college launches dental hygiene, assistant programs with $3.5M clinic
SourceBecker's Dental + DSO ReviewTier 1Hard News
By Cameron Cortigiano
Originally at beckersdental.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Wisconsin dental clinics may gain access to a new pipeline of locally trained hygienists and assistants as Mid-State Technical College opens a $3.5 million clinic to support its first cohorts.
Key points
- Mid-State Technical College opened a $3.5 million dental clinic in Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., to house its new dental hygiene and dental assistant programs.
- The clinic houses simulation labs, dental imaging rooms, and dental chairs for up to 10 hygiene and 10 assistant students each semester.
- Dental hygiene students are currently completing entry-level courses and will start core program classes in the fall.
- Chris Severson, EdD, vice president of student affairs, stated the local dental community provided feedback and engagement that helped launch the programs.
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