Dental Assisting Graduates Celebrate Achievements

On Friday, April 12, 2013, Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s (GSDM) Division of Continuing Education (CE) held its Dental Assisting Graduation. Five students earned their certificates after completing a nine-week program at GSDM.

The graduates were: Wilder Belizaire, Ariane Buchholz, LaStarr Christopher, Javier Gallardo, and Michael Newman.

Dr. Zhimon Jacobson, Director of the Division of Continuing Education, handed out the certificates and joined Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter, the graduating students, and their families to celebrate their achievements.

CE’s Dental Assisting Training Program combines lectures and hands-on classes, and teaches the essential skills and responsibilities required to work as a dental assistant.

Dr. Jacobson commended the graduates, and highlighted their importance in the field of dentistry. “Properly trained dental assistants are vital to any dental practice,” said Dr. Jacobson. “Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s Division of Continuing Education dental assisting graduates provide a great public service to the dental community with their well-rounded training. I wish our graduates the best of luck in their future endeavors.”

Dean Jeffrey W. Hutter said, “Congratulations to the graduates. The dental assisting program in the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine’s Division of Continuing Education provides essential training as they begin their careers as dental assistants.”