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

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!

Students have participated 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.

Julia is the 2025 NJDHA Gurenlian Leadership Award winner from Camden Community College.

Congratulations to Julia Bendotti!

Congratulations Camden County College Class of 2024!!


Camden County College (CCC) Dental Hygiene Program and Dental Assisting Program held their Pinning Ceremony on May 7, 2024 at Civic Hall at CCC. Director of Dental Programs, Dawn Conley, hosted the ceremony, along with the dental hygiene and dental assisting faculty. NJDHA President, Dr. Stacy Onofrietti, was invited to attend and present the JoAnn Gurenlian Award for outstanding leadership. President of the NJDHA Southern Component, Elizabeth Suarez-Saez, provided an award to the dental hygiene graduates. Eileen Morissey RDH from Q-Optics presented an Excellence in Ergonomics Award.
The 2024 Dental Hygiene Class consisted of 13 graduates, which the students called their “BakersDozen.” Each of the 13 in the Bakers Dozen had their role in the class to make them a whole, students announced. Graduates wore the purple stole representing dental hygiene, which had their graduation date, college emblem and RDH embroidered. Their two-year presentation at the end included photos of their journey in the program and with their patients. The partnership with CCC and NJDHA stands proud!

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Our Professional Induction Ceremony took place on May 13th, 2025. The following students were awarded for their achievements:


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: Anahi Lopez-Mora


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


Gurenlian Leadership Award - given to a student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities throughout the program. Recipient: Julia Bendotti


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


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: Samantha Barry


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

Recipient: Emily MacGibeny


Southern Dental Society Award - given to a student for the highest GPA.

Recipient: Samantha Barry


Ergonomic Excellence Award - Overall clinical and academic achievement:

Recipient: Rigo Alvarez-Sanchez


Ergonomics Excellence Award-given to a student who recognizes and exemplifies commitment to healthy ergonomic principles. Recipient: Rachel Matlosz


Scholarships were awarded to the following students:


Dental Department Scholarship

Recipient: Haley Blackman (freshman)


Dr. Jeffrey Shubach Memorial Scholarship

Recipients: Donarae Redstreake (freshman) and Natalie Wheeler (senior)

Congratulations Class of 2025

Congratulations to all of the award recipients and to our graduates! We look forward to seeing our graduates as fully instated members of the ADHA! The Class of 2026 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 2025 would also like to welcome the Class of 2026 into the profession!!!!