Camden
County College

Camden County College

www.camdencc.edu

Website:

Blackwood, NJ 08012

College Dr

PO Box 200

Dental Dept


Contact:

Kathy Cybula-Tahmazian, RDH

CCC SADHA club advisor

(856)227-7200 ext 4681ktahmazian@camdencc.edu

News from Student Advisor Kathy Tahmazian

It was another busy semester at Camden County College Dental Hygiene Program! In addition to participating in the Give Kids A Smile program, students, once again, collected toiletries for a local women’s shelter and attended Healthy Kids Day at the Mt. Laurel YMCA in
April.


Congratulations to Class of 2023! Our Live Professional Induction Ceremony took place on May 9th, 2023. The following students were awarded:


Colgate S.T.A.R. Award- given to a student who has demonstrated dedication to the dental hygiene profession, compassion in patient care, and enthusiasm for community service: Recipient: Christa Carideo


Dr. Carlyn Phucas Award-given to a student who has demonstrated a spirit of cooperation with team members and positive interaction with others: Recipient: Sarah McGuigan


Gurenlian Leadership Award-given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities throughout the program: Recipient: Michelle Fera


Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award-given to a student for excellence in clinical skills: Recipient: Cameron Gravely


Sigma Phi Alpha-given to a student in the top ten percent of the class for excellence in the academic, clinical and professional aspects of dental hygiene: Recipient: Belen Herrera


SNJDHA Award-given to a student for active participation in the Hygiene Association and strong command of communication skills: Recipient: Makenzie Corbett


Southern Dental Society Award-given to a student for the highest GPA: Recipient: Lynz Mendoza


Department Excellence Award-Overall clinical and academic achievement: Recipient: Belen Herrera


Scholarships were awarded to the following students: 

Dental Department Scholarship awarded to Julia Enman (freshman) and Cameron Gravely (senior).


Dr. Jeffrey Shubach Memorial Scholarship awarded to Michelle Fera and Jevin Begum


Congratulations to all award recipients and to our graduates!


We look forward to seeing our graduates as fully instated members of ADHA!


The Class of 2024 is looking forward to the fall semester! A busy year is being planned to include participation in community events, campus activities, attending NJDHA’s functions and various educational opportunities.

The Class of 2024 would also like to welcome the Class of 2025 into the profession!!!!

STUDENTS

Nominate a faculty member for the Mary Jane Kellogg Dutton Faculty Mentorship Award

Click Here for the NJDHA Awards page


ADHA National Board Review Board Prep at a good price!

Events:

Adopt a Family for the Holidays

and 

Student Chapter video competition challenge

Camden County College Student Chapter of the ADHA has participated in Adopt a Family for the Holidays program. Students have purchased and donated gifts and food for two adoptive families to brighten their holiday season.


Also,

Camden County College Dental Hygiene students have participated in the video competition challenge by the ADHA on “How the pandemic has changed the world of dental hygiene”. Please visit the ADHA Student Leader Facebook Group to view the video and post your comment.

Students have been participating in the Give Kids A Smile program throughout the spring semester, providing preventive services to children and adolescents.

Healthy Kids Day Health Fair

The partnership with LARC school for students with special needs expanded this year. Not only did Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting students participate in a panel discussion, but they also performed hands-on screenings and in-classroom dental education at LARC.



Additionally, on March 24th, LARC students visited our Dental Clinic for a “Day at the Dentist”. They experienced clinic (with oral hygiene instructions) and dental radiology. We are proud of our Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting students for doing an outstanding job giving LARC students an incredible first dental experience.

In the process, Camden County College students learned how to care for and manage patients with special needs. We are looking forward to continuing this valuable partnership.The Camden County College Student Chapter of the ADHA is conducting toiletries drive to support a local women’s shelter.

Michelle Fera is the 2023 NJDHA Gurenlian Leadership Award winner from Camden Community College.

Congratulations to Michelle Fera!