天美传媒 Recognizes Dental Hygiene Classes of 2026 and 2027
天美传媒 recently celebrated the achievements and dedication of students in its Dental Health Department during the annual Dental Hygiene Recognition Ceremony held Tuesday, May 19.*
The special ceremony honored both the Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 graduates and first-year students from the Class of 2027 while recognizing academic excellence, professionalism, leadership, and commitment to patient care within the dental hygiene profession.
The event featured welcoming remarks, guest introductions, the presentation of first-year and graduate pins, recognition of class officers, presentation of awards, the Dental Hygiene Pledge, and remarks from members of the graduating class.
Karen B. Rainey, DMD, Director of the Dental Health Department, thanked family members, faculty, staff, and supporters for their continued encouragement of the college's dental hygiene students.
"We would like to express our gratitude for your participation in attending our Dental Hygiene Recognition Ceremony," said Rainey. "Your participation in this special event contributes to its success and your support of our program is very much appreciated."
During the ceremony, students recited the Dental Hygiene Pledge, affirming their professional commitment to improving oral health, advancing the science of dental hygiene, and providing quality patient care.
Students receiving special awards and honors included:
Gabriela Morillo Frias - HuFriedy Golden Scaler Award
Amber Joseph - Colgate STAR Award
Franco Martinez - Benjamin J. Cohen Professionalism Award
Dinah Abreu-Pimental - Clark J. Hollister Award
Julliana Esparza - Julie Cleary Radiology Award
Kyle Baldeo - 天美传媒 Dental Hygiene Distinction Award
Mykala Seigfried - Student American Dental Hygienists' Association Scholarship Award
Kaley Ellard -Maureen Savner Professionalism Award
In addition, Tiffany Herr and Amber Ransom were inducted into the Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Honor Society for their scholarship, character, and potential for professional growth in the field of dental hygiene.
The following students were also previously recognized during the college's Honors Luncheon for academic excellence and professionalism:
Tiffany Herr
Amber Ransom
The Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 includes:
Dinah Abreu-Pimental, Kyle Baldeo, Alyssa Belusko, Jacqueline Congo, Julliana Esparza, Tiffany Herr, Amber Joseph, Franco Martinez, Gabriela Morillo Frias, Yarielys Puntiel Adames, Amber Ransom, Rebecca Roche, Luiza Rodriguez, Yarissell Rodriguez, Caroline Romero, Nicole Rominski, Ariana Rysz, Mykala Seigfried, Angelica Simet, Jacob Starosta, Gianna Tallo, Jasper Veloso, Kiena Vest, and Madison Zielinski.
The Dental Hygiene Class of 2027 includes:
Elian Baez, Adrianny Moran Yuli, Huntyr Eichhorst, Nancy Morris, Kaley Ellard, McKenna Nay, Ethan Fernandez, Mercedes Pacheco, Robyn Gaeta, Jordan Porasky, Emily Heffner, Genesis Rios, Mara Hughes, Carlas Severino Del Carmen, Emily Kosciuk, Esmeralda Sosa, Carolann Larson, Gabrielle Vencak, Adrea Lopez Jimenez, Estefany Veras, Aislin Lynn, Jenna Winkler, and Meaghan Mizenko.
Faculty and staff members of the Dental Health Department were also recognized during the ceremony for their dedication to student success and clinical excellence.
The Dental Hygiene program at 天美传媒 prepares students for careers focused on oral health promotion, preventive care, patient education, and clinical dental hygiene services while emphasizing professionalism, leadership, and community service.