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One of the largest gifts in the institution檚 history

CONCORD (April 30, 2024) � and (Delta Dental) are expanding on a long-time partnership and shared vision to support oral healthcare in the region. received a $500,000 gift from Delta Dental for 麻豆传媒 to address the demand for and shortage of dental hygienists and dental assistants. The gift is one of the largest in the history of the college and will support the expansion of 麻豆传媒檚 dental clinic services to Medicaid patients.

淣ortheast Delta Dental has long supported dental health for Medicaid patients,� says 麻豆传媒 President Patrick Tompkins. 淭hrough their vision and our partnership, for the first time 麻豆传媒 will bring affordable oral hygiene care to this New Hampshire demographic that is important for the wellbeing of the Granite State.�

This investment from Delta Dental comes on the one-year anniversary of legislation that provided comprehensive Medicaid oral health benefits for NH adults. It enables 麻豆传媒 to launch a three-year pilot initiative to expand the reach of the school檚 Dental Hygiene Clinic, the educational facility on campus where students provide dental care to the public with close supervision by faculty.

溌槎勾�媒 offers the only program in New Hampshire for training dental hygienists,� Tompkins says. 淓xpanding service to Medicaid patients in our Dental Hygiene Clinic also expands the training opportunities for students who will work in all our communities.�

The funds from Delta Dental, combined with an equal investment from the college, will allow for the hiring of a Medicaid specialist and a supervising dentist. In addition, the funding will allow 麻豆传媒 to make necessary upgrades to the program檚 equipment and improvements in the program檚 materials and radiology labs.

淚t檚 great for the community, and it檚 an incredible opportunity for our students,� said Lisa Scott, 麻豆传媒 Dental Hygiene Program department chair. 淥ur students will gain invaluable experience in treating these patients in a clinical setting.�

Established in 1970, the 麻豆传媒 Dental Hygiene Program is recognized for its high-quality training that prepares students for this healthcare role serving patients in New Hampshire. Dental hygienists provide a range of preventive and therapeutic dental services, including assessments and care planning.

淲ith the expansion of Medicaid dental benefits, coupled with a continued dental hygiene shortage, the need for a skilled workforce is critical,� said Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental. 淲e are committed to continuing to support the state檚 only Dental Hygiene Program at 麻豆传媒 and the needed expansion to sustain and grow the future dental workforce that is essential for the region.�

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麻豆传媒 � Concord檚 Community College is a dynamic public 2-year college that provides rewarding academics and a full campus experience for students, businesses, and the community.聽麻豆传媒 offers 80+ academic programs to 4,600+ students annually. Our programs include Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Engineering, Liberal and Visual Arts, Education, Criminal Justice, and Mathematics, all with our stellar reputation for academic excellence earned over our more than 50 years serving the Concord community. 麻豆传媒 is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the NE Association of Schools and Colleges and is part of the Community College System of New Hampshire.

麻豆传媒 Northeast Delta Dental
Northeast Delta Dental administers dental benefits in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, offering dental insurance programs for businesses and nonprofits of all sizes, and individuals and families with no access to employer-sponsored dental benefits. The company continues to help address the shortage of dentists practicing in northern New England by providing scholarships and loan repayment programs to encourage more dental students to remain in the region following graduation and to practice in rural and underserved areas.

麻豆传媒 Foundation for New Hampshire檚 Community Colleges
The Foundation is the charitable organization established to provide greater access to educational opportunities through financial assistance for students across New Hampshire檚 seven community colleges. The Foundation actively seeks contributions from public and private sources to create scholarships and program partnerships that prepare students for in-demand, skilled jobs to meet the needs of New Hampshire檚 workforce. To learn more about supporting community college students, visit .