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Megan Koler
The Clackamas Print
The U.S. Department of
Labor’s bureau of statistics
expects dental assisting to be
one of the. fastest growing
occupations over the 2004 -
2014 projection period.
Clackamas’ first Dental
Assisting Program begins
its second three-term cohort
this term. The college will
be teaming up with Oregon
City’s ComfortCare Dental to
train students through lec
tures and hands-on experi
ence.
This came as no surprise to
Maria Corona, the head advi
sor for the Dental Assistant
Program. Corona and her fel
low instructor, Mary Beard,
felt that due to the need for
dental professionals there
needed to be more junior col
lege level programs to accom
modate.
Corona suggests that part
of the appeal of dental assist
ing is the short amount of
time it takes to train and
the great opportunities for
advancement.
“It is a great alterna
tive to low-waged jobs like
McDonald’s,” commented
Corona.
Until recently, most dental
assistants were trained infor
mally in the dental office
where they were employed.
“The dental assistants were
getting practical experience,
however, for example, they
were not receiving impor
tant infection control and
chemical hazard instruction,”
explains Corona.
The program provides an
even mix of classroom lec
turing and on-the-job experi
ence. After the sixth week of
the first term, the students
begin their clinical practicum
at the dental office of their
choice. They begin by going
once a week and gradually
end up going three times a
week by the third term.
The difference between
Clackamas’ program and other
dental assisting programs is
the fact that the students are
learning in the traditional
classroom and in the clinic at
the same time. Before, most
training involved learning the
textbook scenarios and then
finally learning through prac
tical application.
“It is good for the students
to see right away what they
are learning in class. It helps
them get to know the office
much quicker,” comments
Corona, defending the deci
sion to introduce the clinical
practicum into the first term.
There are many more
unique aspects to Clackamas’
program. For example, stu
dents are required to do 10
hours of community service
each term. This emphasizes
the amount of importance the
program sets on community
concern.
“It allows them to become
familiar with health issues
in the community and to
be aware about people that
don’t have. dental insurance,”
explains Corona.
The program will end in
the Summer Term and the
next will start in the fall and
end in the Spring Term.
Anyone interested in the
dental assistant program can
download the application at
http://depts.clackamas.edu/
healthsciences/da.asp which
lists the requirements and
course outline. Students can
also contact Maria Corona at
503-657-6958, ext. 2321.
Clackamas Pri
Like falling snow, but nc
Around the time Andy
Mingo’s WR122 class was being
let out, everyone heard a noise
outside. That noise was part of
the Barlow canopy outside 241b
falling 20 feet to the ground.
“It’s a freak situation,” said
Bill Leach, associate dean of
Campus Services. “This usually
doesn’t happen.”
After the incident, the build
ing’s roof was inspected by
Campus Services.
“Pine needles plugged the
drains, puddles formed and the
water found its’ way through
tiny cracks in the roof,” Leach
told Tfte Print.
While checking the damage,
Leach found the insulation was
water logged. The section of
roof that fell was already sched-
uled to be repaired once the
stopped.
Campus roofs, inch
the damaged section ou
Barlow, are checked regu
and drain pipes are cleare
pine needles weekly to
avoid water damage. Ba
Hall’s roof has been che
and will be rechecked latei
week.
According to Leach,
was about $300-$400 in
age.
David Fauver was in i
241b when part of the roof
“It looked like snow
ing,” he said. “It was kin
cool because it all just car
once.”
- Sam Krause Clackamas}
CAMPUS EVENTS
& NEWS
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“Iron & Steel”, the new art exhibit in the Alexander
Gallery in the Niemeyer Center, is having an opening!
reception tomorrow from 3:30 - 6:30. The exhibit features
the works of eight regional metal sculptors. The reception
is free.
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Artist David Thompson will give a demonstration
of welding and forging techniques on Wednesday, Jan. 25,
from 1- 3 p.m., and on Jan. 26 from 9 - 11 a.m. Both dem
onstrations will be held in the Studio Art Center.
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CCC Scholarship Workshops.,You, only need to attend
one! This workshop will cover the CCC scholarship appli
cation procedure. Tuesday from 11:30- 1:00 p.m., Roger
Rook, Room 117. February 7, 14, 21, 28, and March 7,
2006
Attention Procrastinators: The absolute last day K
drop classes without responsibility for a grade is February
18 (end of the sixth week).
Hey Kids! The bookstore is offering a 5% discount ofl
all NEW textbooks at the CCC bookstore. Give your wal
lets a break and stop on in!
The Classified Association is collecting food to benefi
the Oregon Food Bank. Collection Barrels will be placer
around campus until March 7. In the spirit of a brand new
year, please donate to those who are less fortunate.
Megan Koler Clackamas Print
Instructor Maria Corona teaches a class of future dental assistants. One of the goals of the
college’s new Dental Assisting Program is to provide students with a blend of in-class instruction
and hands-on experience. Students divide their time between the classroom and the clinic.
ASG is holding a Date Auction on Wednesday, Febru
ary 8 from 11 - 2 p.m. The dates will take place in the
Community Center. A basket of food will be provided. All
proceeds go to book grants. For more information contact
the ASG office at 503-657-6958, ext. 2245.
campus
AU reports are taken from CCC’s campus safety incident
logs, Summaries are edited for clarity, not conta
1-17-06
5:46 p.m.
Contacted student with knife in Barlow “U”
area. Advised him not to bring knife to cam
pus again.
1-18-06
8:35 a.m.
Staff reported reckless driver on 213 and on
campus this morning.
11:35 a.m
1-19-06
ll:58_a.m.
Student reported hostile talk betwei
unknown males in Clairmont buildii
UTL.
1-21-06
1:10 p.m.
False alarm in DeJardin. Smoke alarm
stair well 1. No sign of smoke/fire. Alar
reset.
Report of abandonded bike along trail to Or
egon City High School.
1:55 p.m.
12:05 p.m.
DeJardin smoke alarm again. False alarr
Engineer en route.
Locate and retrieve bike along fence line.
1:28 p.m.
Base reported parent unable to locate adult
child/student.
10:50 p.m.
Custodial staff reported found bag of contra
band. I disposed of it.
1-22-06
11:48 p.m.
Speeders. Two cars in D-loop to Clairmon
Officer stopped van and made contact wit
driver. Driver excited. Told officer the
knew they were speeding. Reason: chil
home alone. Warning given.