Carrington College Receives $10,000 Contribution from PDS Health to Enhance Dental Assisting Programs

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrington College is proud to announce a $10,000 contribution from PDS Health (formerly Pacific Dental Services) to support the growth and development of its Dental Assisting programs. This contribution underscores PDS Health's commitment to advancing dental education and empowering future dental assistants in the communities it serves. The funds will be used to purchase intraoral cameras which serve as critical tools to enhance the training of Carrington College's Dental Assisting students.

To celebrate the contribution, Rosalinda Olague, PDS Health's Director of Dental Assisting Programs and School Relations, will be visiting select Carrington College campuses to make in-person presentations. The first presentation took place on Feb. 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. PST at Carrington College's Sacramento campus. Students, faculty, and staff were invited to join this special event.

"PDS Health is honored to contribute to the success of Carrington College's Dental Assisting programs," said Olague. "By providing this funding for new equipment, we aim to ensure students receive quality training and are prepared to thrive in their future careers."

Tim Pitman, Campus Director at the Carrington College campus in Sacramento, expressed his gratitude for the support from PDS Health. "We deeply appreciate PDS Health's dedication to our students' success. Their contribution enables us to enhance the hands-on training we provide, equipping our students with the tools and skills for success in the dental field."

The announcement comes just ahead of Dental Assistant Recognition Week (DARW), taking place March 2-8, 2025. This annual observance celebrates the vital role dental assistants play in ensuring the efficiency and quality of dental care. Carrington College is proud to celebrate DARW, highlighting the achievements and dedication of its Dental Assisting students and alumni.

Carrington College's Dental Assisting program offers comprehensive training in patient care, office duties, and laboratory procedures. The program prepares students to work side-by-side with dentists, providing critical support to help dental practices operate efficiently. The program is available at 14 Carrington College locations across the United States including Albuquerque, Boise, Glendale Learning Center, Las Vegas, Mesa, Phoenix, Pleasant Hill, Portland, Sacramento, San Jose, San Leandro, Spokane, Stockton, and Tucson.

Learn more about Carrington College's Dental Assisting program.

Visit carrington.edu/student-consumer-information for important information on program outcomes.

About Carrington College
Established in 1967, Carrington College empowers students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Carrington College offers a diverse range of programs that lead to a Certificate of Achievement, Associate of Science, or Bachelor of Science degree. The college offers programs which prepare students for careers in the medical, dental, veterinary and industrial trades fields. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org. 

About PDS Health
PDS Health^® continues the journey started by Pacific Dental Services^® in 1994, with a vision to redefine health care through the integration of dental and medical services. Its approach, centered on the connection between oral health and overall health, aims to create healthier, happier patients and set new benchmarks in the healthcare industry. As a leading provider of integrated healthcare support, the company delivers a broad spectrum of services to dental, dental specialties, and medical providers, enhancing operations and care delivery for clinicians across the U.S. For more information about PDS Health and its vision, visit pdshealth.com.

SOURCE Carrington College