Dental Assisting Pins 11 in Annual Ceremony
Posted on Jul 28, 2026 at 16:32 PM
Eleven students in Ogeechee Technical College’s Dental Assisting program received their pins during the program’s annual pinning ceremony, held Thursday, July 23, at 5 p.m. in the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium.
Program Director Yvonne Jenkins reflected on her years of preparing graduates to enter the workforce and the significance of this year’s class.
“I am always proud of our graduates, but this class is especially meaningful to me because it is the 25th class I have had the privilege of seeing complete this program,” said Jenkins. “They have not only worked incredibly hard, but they have also supported and encouraged one another every step of the way. Their dedication and teamwork have truly distinguished them.”
The ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of both current students and program alumni. The keynote address was delivered by Madison Davis, C.D.A., a surgical assistant with East Georgia Oral and Facial Surgery and a 2022 honor graduate of the Dental Assisting program. Davis is also the newest member of the program’s advisory committee.
Graduating student Hannah Bradley, president of the Dental Assisting Club and a featured student in OTC’s episode of The College Tour, also addressed her classmates. During her time in the program, Bradley was named a Hinman Scholar and selected as a finalist for the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership (GOAL).
“I am excited to see what the future holds for each of them,” said Jenkins. “I take great pride in knowing that when I send future classes into local dental offices to complete their clinical hours, these graduates will be there serving as dental healthcare professionals, mentors, and role models for the next generation of students.”
To learn more about the Dental Assisting program at Ogeechee Tech, visit www.ogeecheetech.edu/DENA.
2026 Dental Assisting Pin Recipients:
Gabrielle Bartholomew
Hannah Bradley
Kaylee Cail
Aniya Campbell
Gracie Daniel
Raven Gladin
Jennifer Hinojosa
Kimberly Pesina
Lesly Robles
Amya Rovira
Quinten Texidor
About Ogeechee Technical College:
Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) is a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia. OTC provides student‐centered academic and occupational programs and support services at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels. OTC utilizes traditional and distance education methodologies in state-of-the-art facilities while supporting adult education, continuing education, and customized business and industry workforce training. Visit www.ogeecheetech.edu for more information.
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