Western Career College Hosts “Seal Out Tooth Decay” Day

SAN JOSE, Calif. – (Feb. 08, 2010) – Western Career College is recognizing National Children’s Dental Health Month in February by offering basic screening assessment, diagnostic radiographs (x-rays), preventative services, sealants, fluoride varnishes and educational materials to children from the community.

“This is a wonderful opportunity for not only our students to make a difference in the community, but for children to learn at a young age the best way to care for their teeth,” said Sherry Heaney, program director at Western Career College. “It’s important for children to learn the significance of daily oral hygiene, regular dental visits as well as the impact healthy food and snacks can have on their oral health.”

The American Dental Association (ADA) held the first national observance of Children’s Dental Health Day on Feb. 8, 1949. This single day observance became a week-long event in 1955. In 1981 the program was extended to a month-long celebration known today as National Children’s Dental Health Month, a time when teachers help students become more aware of good dental hygiene and tooth care.

WHO:            Dental hygiene students from Western Career College - San Jose Campus
WHAT:         Seal Out Tooth Decay Day
WHEN:          Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 1p.m - 4p.m.
WHERE:        Western Career College Campus - 6201 San Ignacio Ave., San Jose, Calif.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES:

  • Patients receiving basic screening assessments and sealant placements
  • Students explaining preventative care
  • Sherry Heaney, program director, Western Career College and Natalie Vanoli, community resource liaison
  • Clinic tour

For more information about the degree and certificate programs offered at Western Career College, or to register for classes, please call (888)720-5014 or visit www.westerncollege.edu.

About Western Career College
Western Career College is a leading provider of educational programs in California that lead to careers in fields such as nursing, dental hygiene, dental assisting, medical assisting, pharmacy technology, diagnostic medical sonography, veterinary technology, criminal justice and graphics and drafting.  The nine California Western Career Colleges are located in Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Stockton, San Leandro, Emeryville, Antioch, San Jose, Pleasant Hill and Pomona. Western Career College is regionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC-WACS). For more information about Western Career College, visit www.westerncollege.edu.

Western Career College is a division of DeVry Inc. (NYSE:DV) a global provider of educational services.

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