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Wednesday | May 7, 2025

Student Spotlight: Mackenzie Murphy

Career Program: Dental HygienistOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2022 Why did you choose this career program? I chose dental hygiene because I have always wanted to work in a dental office. Growing up, I never minded going to the dentist and always thought it would be fun to clean people’s teeth. I have always wanted to work

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Wednesday | July 10, 2024

High Demand for Dental Care Professionals

Worker shortage driving need for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists Careers in healthcare are both stable and fulfilling. If you’re interested in dental care, you may want to consider a career as a Dental Assistant or a Dental Hygienist. Both positions support dentists while providing clients with high-quality services, but there are some crucial distinctions between

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Wednesday | January 10, 2024

Student Spotlight: Garlys Daboin

Career Program: Dental HygienistOriginally From: Maracaibo, Venezuela.Current Residence: AppletonAttended FVTC: Fall 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I decided to study this field because I love everything related to healthcare and helping people. Since I was a kid, I dreamed about becoming a health professional. I was fortunate to become a dentist in Venezuela, where I practiced for

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Wednesday | May 3, 2023

Celebrating our Graduates: Lydia Fickel

Career Program: Dental HygienistOriginally From: NeenahCurrent Residence: SherwoodAge: 25Years of Attendance at FVTC: Fall 2016 – Spring 2023 Why did you choose to study this field? As a child, I always enjoyed going to the dentist. Dental health and how it can affect the rest of your body is very interesting to me and even as I’ve grown older and

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Tuesday | March 15, 2011

Focus on the Student Experience

Spring 2011 Above and Beyond A unique arrangement allows Dental Hygiene students to provide a much-needed community service—while receiving many benefits in return.  When students in Fox Valley Technical College’s Dental Hygiene program volunteer at the Tri-County Community Dental Clinic (TCCDC), it’s a three-way win. Those students receive hands-on dental office experience, dentists receive assistance in providing