Twelve graduates in Blackhawk’s Dental Assistant program celebrated the completion of their degree Friday morning with a pinning ceremony on Central Campus.

“The future you have been planning for is here. We are so lucky to be in a profession where every day at work, we have the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. Awareness of the importance of good oral health is at an all-time high. Your future as a dental assistant is bright and opportunities are as big as you can dream,” said Kristin Ziegler, Dental Assistant Instructor.

Blackhawk’s Dental Assistant program is a 33-credit technical diploma that prepares students for work managing a dental office, coordinating patient scheduling and bookkeeping, manning the front desk as the receptionist or office manager and working as a dental lab technician, dental treatment coordinator or as a dental specialty assistant. Learn more about the Dental Assistant program at blackhawk.edu/dentalassistant.

Congratulations to the following graduates:

• Rachel Bailey
• Vaughn Barker
• Kaylin Dilley
• Allison Dorsey
• Madelyn Joy Finley
• Jill Freeman
• Lauren Knox
• Ia Lao
• Amity Rogers
• Piper Rousch
• Kimee Townsend
• Madie Wanless

Blackhawk’s main commencement ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 20. The event will be broadcast at 11 a.m.