In a recent ABC27 Good Day PA segment, Dr. Michael Verber and Alexis Delaughter, an Expanded Function Dental Assistant and Central Penn College faculty member, discussed exciting developments for the college’s dental assisting program. Central Penn is preparing to launch another cohort of dental students starting in January, and Dr. Verber praised Alexis as one of the best dental assisting providers he’s worked with, now making her mark as an exceptional faculty member and teacher. The program exemplifies the college’s commitment to developing quality dental workforce while employing its own graduates.
Alexis Delaughter has been instrumental in building the program’s curriculum and teaching hands-on clinical aspects, serving as a supportive guide for students entering the dental field. What makes Central Penn’s dental assisting program unique is its practical, hands-on approach where students practice in a real dental office using the same equipment and materials they’ll use after graduation. The program leverages strong partnerships with local dental offices, allowing students to build connections and often receive job offers before completing the 9-month program.
Students learn everything from chairside assisting and radiology to sterilization and patient communication in a fast-paced yet supportive environment. With scholarships available through the partnership with Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, interested individuals can learn more at CentralPenn.edu/scholarships.
