Portland Student Wins Dental Assistant Scholarship

Portland OR

10 December, 2020

4:11 PM

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Concorde Career College Student Honored by Pacific Dental Services Foundation Three Concorde Career College students – including one from the school’s Portland campus – were awarded the Pacific Dental Services Foundation’s Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship. The scholarship's purpose is to help shape the next generation of dental assistant leaders by providing students with need-based financial aid, mentorship and on the job training. It is named after Dr. Carolyn Ghazal, DDS, who is Chair of Associate Dentist Development at PDS University-Institute of Dentistry. Dr. Ghazal is also the first-ever dentist supported by Pacific Dental Services. The scholarship originated with Concorde Career Colleges – a national leader in health care education with 16 campuses in eight states – and is now available to students at several schools across the nation. Concorde award winners are Kailey Dudley from the Portland campus and Chelsea Jones and Francisco Ayala from the San Diego campus. All started their studies in July 2020. “I am beyond grateful,” Dudley said. “I’m so thankful for everything Concorde has taught me and have always found the PDS Foundation amazing.” The scholarship is awarded 4 times per year and this time received more than 50 applicants. Each winner will receive up to $5,000 in financial aid, a mentor to assist them during and after completing their school program and on-the-job training. “The scholarship provides students with financial support and mentorship as they pursue a career in dental assisting,” said Dr. Carolyn Ghazal. “My hope is that it will make a significant impact in the life of a DA student and foster their professional and personal development.” To enter the next round of the Dr. Carolyn Ghazal Dental Assistant Scholarship, visit https://www.pdsfoundation.org/programs/scholarships/ to fill out an application.                                                     # # # About Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. Concorde Career Colleges, Inc., which operates 16 campuses in eight states under the brands Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute, prepares America’s next generation of health care and dental professionals for rewarding careers. The Concorde blended education model combines online coursework with in-person lab classes and clinical settings. Concorde’s 25 student-focused academic programs and personalized support prepares graduates for in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic and other health care roles. Concorde is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information, visit www.concorde.edu. About Pacific Dental Services Foundation The Pacific Dental Services Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization whose mission is to improve overall health by improving oral health, through opportunities to serve locally, nationally, and internationally. By creating opportunities to serve, the PDS Foundation positively enhances the lives of those in need, and in turn, those who serve. The Foundation provides access and advocacy to disadvantaged and underserved communities in four key areas: PDS Foundation Mobile Dental Clinic, Special Needs Advocacy and Training, Dental Assistant Education Scholarships, and International Trips. For more information, visit www.pdsfoundation.org.