As Christmas approaches, streets twinkle with the flow of hanging lights, the delicious smell of fresh baked goods wafts, and the sound of carolers singing songs of joy and unity drifts through the air. The atmosphere is bustling with the energy of shoppers and excitement for the season’s festivities. During this time of gift-giving, the … Read more
Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday; it is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the great things in our lives. The combination of laughter, memories, family, friends, and delicious food makes Thanksgiving a significant day each year to recognize what we are all most thankful for. In this blog, East Ohio College … Read more
Are you looking for a scare? Fright this way! Halloween is a holiday filled with thrills. Monsters, witches, ghouls, and goblins roam the streets searching for tasty treats. Both young and old don costumes that are inspired by their wildest imaginations. The flickering light of jack-o-lanterns, joyous sounds of laughter, and children calling “trick or … Read more
First-generation students are defined as students who are the first in their immediate families to attend and graduate from a higher education institution. According to a Forbes study, 39% of Ohio students are first-generation. First-generation students may face many challenges in pursuing a degree, including balancing family and college responsibilities, financing their education, getting emotional … Read more
Meet Dental Assisting Graduate Paige Foreman Paige Foreman is a recent dental assisting graduate of East Ohio College. Paige passed her Registered Credentialed Dental Assistant (NRCDA) certification* on February 1st, 2024, and graduated with a dental assisting degree on February 11th, 2024. Paige Foreman’s journey at East Ohio College was nothing short of inspirational. As … Read more
Meet Dental Assisting Program Director Jamie Stine Jamie Stine, our esteemed Dental Assisting Program Director at East Ohio College and WVJC Morgantown campuses, stands as a proud alumna of Ohio Valley College of Technology, now East Ohio College, where she earned an associate degree in dental assisting. Beyond the academic accolades, Jamie’s journey is a … Read more
Finishing your post-secondary education can be a challenging journey for anyone. Throughout that journey, you will, unfortunately, quite commonly encounter various stressors. It’s unrealistic to expect a stress-free life altogether. Fortunately, East Ohio College offers 7 valuable self-care tips to help you manage your stress. 1.) Create A Balance Between Your Personal Life And School … Read more
Have you considered a dental assistant career and want to know the top traits you’d use in the field? East Ohio College brings you the top five qualities of a good dental assistant. Dental assistants are essential to the smooth running of a dental office, and their skill sets expand to more than technical patient … Read more
Meet Dental Assisting Student Mary Reilly! Mary Reilly is a student in the Dental Assisting program at East Ohio College. Before becoming an East Ohio student, Mary was in the psychology program at CCBC. However, she was less than impressed with the experience because the instructors didn’t interact with the students, and there were times … Read more
The Dental Assisting program at East Ohio College celebrated National Dental Assistants Recognition Week, held the first week in March. According to an online article, Dental Assistants Recognition Week on NationalToday.com, the dental assisting profession can be traced back as far as 7000 B.C. when the history of dentistry began. Archaeological evidence revealed that dentistry … Read more
