The Concorde and Jefferson cooperation promotes its growth and success Texas professional dentists.
DALLAS, January 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Concorde Career Colleges and Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics announced today of Jefferson donation two iTeroTM intraoral 3D scanners on Concorde Dallas and San Antonio university campuses. Executives from Concorde, Jefferson and Align Technology (iTero’s parent company) recently made surprise visits to both campuses to drop off the used scanners, at an initial value $60,000 MSRP and provide demonstrations and hands-on training. The occasion marked the latest phase of the organizations’ collaboration aimed at enriching the pool of dental hygienists in Texas.
“Our collaboration with Jefferson has promoted the growth and success of dental professionals throughout Texas – setting a great example of how thoughtful workforce solutions can address the demand for healthcare professionals,” he said Kevin Pren, president of Concorde Career Colleges. “We are grateful for of Jefferson generous investment in our students and programs with these scanners that provide campus access to innovative, cutting-edge technology that is the future of dentistry.”
Dr. added. Ankoo Raina, Chief Dental Officer of Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics, “At Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics, we are committed to revolutionizing patient care in the dental industry and believe passionately in cultivating the next wave of dental professionals. Our partnership with Concorde Career The colleges embody that vision.”
Via a handheld wand, an iTero 3D scanner captures thousands of images of a patient’s mouth in seconds. The images are relayed to digital software that instantly creates a 3D model of the teeth and gums, allowing dental professionals to more easily spot cavities and other abnormalities, identify crowded teeth or misalignments, and find plaque buildup in hard-to-reach areas. Patients can see what’s going on in their mouths, which paves the way for better oral health education and a superior patient experience.
Using the scanners in clinical practice, Concorde students will also see first-hand how the technology facilitates the seamless exchange of information between dentists, laboratories and specialists.
“Align is pleased to support its educational mission Jefferson and Concorde to enhance the education and training of dental teams. iTero intraoral scanners can help dental team members conduct comprehensive dental conversations using visualization capabilities and Align’s suite of digital tools that are an important first step in a patient’s educational journey and can improve patients’ long-term oral health,” he said . Trent Rittergeneral manager iTero.
For Jefferson Dental, integrating iTero 3D scanners into their patient care model has transformed the way they communicate and build trust with their patients.
“These scanners are not just equipment; they are gateways to higher quality care and patient empowerment,” said Dr. Raina. “By donating iTero scanners to the award-winning Concorde Dental Hygiene Program, we’re not just sharing technology, we’re sharing part of our philosophy – that better tools lead to better understanding and, ultimately, better health outcomes.”
Students at Concorde’s CODA accredited Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Program they can complete their degree in just 17 months.1.2 The curriculum combines online courses with in-person workshops and clinics.
Graduates of the master’s degree program may also be eligible to continue their education and pursue a Degree in Dental Hygiene through Concorde’s online degree completion program. The online bachelor’s degree completion program requires applicants to have earned a dental hygiene degree from an accredited institution and be licensed as a dental hygienist.
1The dental hygiene programs at Dallas and San Antonio they are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and have been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reference requirements”. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation may be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611. The Commission’s email address is www.coda.ada.org.
2Program duration may be subject to change depending on transfer credits and course schedule. See the current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not guarantee acceptance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary amount.
About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career Colleges, its health care division Universal Technical Institute (www.uti.edu), (NYSE: UTI ), operates 17 healthcare-focused campuses in eight states under the Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute, preparing America’s next generation of healthcare professionals and dentists for rewarding careers. Concorde’s blended learning model combines online courses with in-person laboratory classes and clinical settings. Concorde’s 25 student-centered academic programs and personalized support prepare graduates for sought-after careers in nursing, dentistry, respiratory, diagnostic and other healthcare roles. Concorde schools are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Council on Professional Education (COE). For more information, visit www.uti.edu the www.concorde.eduor visit us on LinkedIn @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career Colleges or X (formerly Twitter) @news_UTI or @ConcordeCareer.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) (the “Company”) was founded in 1965 and is a leading provider of workforce solutions in transportation, skilled trades and healthcare education programs with a mission to serve students, partners and communities by providing quality education and career support services with demand in various highly skilled sectors. The Company consists of two divisions: Universal Technical Institute (“UTI”) and Concorde Career Colleges (“Concorde”). UTI operates 16 campuses located in 9 states and offers a wide range of transportation technical training and trades programs under brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR Technical Institute. Concorde operates 17 campuses in 8 states, offering programs in Allied Health, Dental, Nursing, Patient Care and Diagnostic.
About Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics
Since opening its first practice in 1967, Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics has been a trusted provider of oral health care to thousands of families with 70+ offices nationwide Texas and Oklahoma. Jefferson takes a comprehensive approach to oral health care, integrating general dentistry, hygiene and orthodontics, which helps their patients live better lives. With the latest technology and talented, caring team members, they strive to earn the trust of their patients and build lifelong partnerships. Learn more about Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics at jeffersondental.com.
About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® System, the world’s most advanced clear aligner system, iTero™ intraoral scanners and services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. These technology building blocks enable improved digital orthodontic and restorative workflows to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiency for approximately 252,000 physician customers and are key to accessing Align’s 600 million consumer market opportunities worldwide. Over the past 26 years, Align has helped doctors treat more than 16.4 million patients with the Invisalign system and is leading the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align Digital Platform™, the comprehensive suite of unique, proprietary technologies and services provided as seamless, end-to-end solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and general dentists and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com For more information.
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