BANGOR, Mich. – On May 12, InterCare held a graduation ceremony for its first class of dental assistant (DA) apprentices. The four graduates are Janiqua Allen, Katerika Lee, Sylvia Perry and Tasha Walton. The apprentices participated in months of online training, gained experience through clinical apprenticeship time and took their certification exams. Dental assistants are an important part of the oral health team who help dentists and dental hygienists, prepare patients for care and manage dental instruments.
The DA Apprentice program provides jobs for people in our community and fills open positions that allows InterCare to provide services in the community. “You are making a meaningful impact in our clinics,” Velma Hendershott, InterCare’s President and CEO, said to the graduates. “Your work is valued, and we’re glad you chose this path.”
The clinical instructors and preceptors for the program were Shelly Clay, RDA and Stacy Morgan, RDA. Rita Rogers, RDH was the program leader. Lead dental assistant Jamie Phillips and Benton Harbor health center manager Robin Golliday, RN, MBA also provided assistance. The Michigan Primary Care Association provided program development, funding and support of the program.
Congratulations, graduates!
–Courtesy of InterCare Community Health Network Communications & Marketing
