Kidstown Dental and the College of Health Care Professions join forces to meet Houston the region’s demand for qualified dental assistant professionals
HUSTON, October 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The College of Healthcare Professions (CHCP) today announced a unique partnership with Kidstown Dental to prepare aspiring registered dental assistants through on-the-job training. Kidstown Dental will offer internships and internships to students at CHCP’s three Houston campuses, allowing the pediatric dental office to become an extension of the classroom environment. Participants will be able to gain real-world experience to prepare them to enter the workforce with an understanding of new technologies, pediatric dental hygiene and restorative care.
“This new collaboration with Kidstown Dental embodies our shared commitment to helping aspiring professionals deliver unwavering excellence in patient care. We look forward to training the next generation of registered dental assistants who will carry these values forward ,” say Eric BingChancellor and Chief Executive Officer of CHCP, “This partnership is not just about providing training, it’s about embedding a culture of learning in real work environments, helping our learners achieve the skills they need to contributed on their first day of work.”
The partnership comes at a time when registered dental assistants are increasingly in demand, especially as dental offices have failed to cultivate sustainable talent pipelines in the wake of the pandemic. June 2023 data from American Dental Association shows that 89.1% of dentists find recruiting dental assistants extremely or very challenging.
Pilot versions of this partnership, where students are getting hands-on experience with clinical training, have already seen successful results. In the first pilot, nine people were hired after their experience in the program, enabling a more efficient and effective deployment.
“We are excited to further our partnership with CHCP, which has provided a direct pipeline of aspiring professionals with shared values,” says Dr. Amy L. Luedemannfounder and lead dentist at Kidstown Dental, “It’s about helping students gain skills they’ll use every day, enabling our team to grow its base of talented professionals.”
Kidstown Dental’s work-based learning experiences provide training in the most advanced dental procedures, such as impact-free laser dentistry, Nightlase and Invisalign. This enables students to acquire the most contemporary skills and abilities.
For more information on CHCP and Kidstown Dental’s nursing assistant programs, visit https://www.chcp.edu/degrees-certificates/ and Kidstowndentist.com.
About Kidstown Dental
Kidstown Dental is a leading provider of pediatric dental care, emphasizing innovative treatments and a child-friendly approach. With a firm focus on preventative care and education, they strive to provide the most positive dental experiences for children. Learn more at Kidstowndentist.com.
About CHCP
As a leader in healthcare education and training, CHCP helps students develop the skills they need to meet the demands of today’s healthcare industry. Founded by physicians, CHCP is focused on healthcare education and training, and its accredited programs have been developing healthcare professionals for 35 years. CHCP faculty have real-world, on-the-job experience and are dedicated to helping students succeed. Equally important, CHCP’s on-campus, blended, online and hybrid program offerings give students flexible options to learn on their own schedule. CHCP provides nationwide continuing education in medical imaging and new healthcare technologies through the Medical Technology Management Institute (MTMI). For more information, visit chcp.edu.
SOURCE College of Health Care Professions (CHCP)
