The Concorde and Jefferson partnership fosters the growth and
success of Texas dental
professionals.
DALLAS, Jan. 30,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concorde Career Colleges and
Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics today announced Jefferson's donation of two iTeroTM
intraoral 3D scanners to Concorde's Dallas and San
Antonio campuses. Executives from Concorde,
Jefferson and Align Technology
(the parent company of iTero) recently made surprise visits to both
campuses to deliver the pre-owned scanners, originally valued at
$60,000 MSRP, and provide demos and
hands-on training. The occasion marked the latest phase of the
organizations' partnership aimed at enriching the pool of dental
hygiene professionals in Texas.
"Our partnership with Jefferson
has fostered the growth and success of dental professionals
throughout Texas – setting a
wonderful example of how thoughtful workforce solutions can address
the demand for healthcare professionals," said Kevin Prehn, president of Concorde Career
Colleges. "We are grateful for Jefferson's generous investment in our
students and programs with these scanners that offer on-campus
access to innovative, cutting-edge technology that's the future of
dentistry."
Added Dr. Ankoo Raina, chief dental officer for Jefferson Dental
& Orthodontics, "At Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics, we are
committed to revolutionizing patient care within the dental
industry and passionately believe in nurturing the next wave of
dental professionals. Our partnership with Concorde Career Colleges
embodies this vision."
Through a handheld wand, an iTero 3D scanner captures thousands
of images of a patient's mouth in seconds. The images are relayed
to digital software that instantly creates a 3D model of teeth and
gums, which allow dental professionals to more easily detect
cavities and other abnormalities, identify crowded teeth or
misalignments, and find plaque buildup in tough-to-reach spaces.
Patients can view what's happening in their mouths, which paves the
way for better oral health education and a superior patient
experience.
Using the scanners in clinical practice, Concorde students will
also see firsthand how the technology facilitates seamless
information sharing among dental professionals, laboratories, and
specialists.
"Align is pleased to support the educational mission of
Jefferson and Concorde to enhance
the training and education of dental teams. The iTero intraoral
scanners can aid dental team members in conducting comprehensive
dental conversations using visualization capabilities and Align's
suite of digital tools that are an important first step in a
patient's educational journey and can improve the long-term oral
health of patients," said Trent
Ritter, iTero general manager.
For Jefferson Dental, integration of the iTero 3D scanners into
their patient care model has transformed how they communicate and
build trust with their patients.
"These scanners are more than just equipment; they are gateways
to higher-quality care and patient empowerment," said Dr. Raina.
"By donating iTero scanners to the distinguished Concorde Dental
Hygiene Program, we are not just sharing technology; we are sharing
a part of our philosophy – that better tools lead to better
understanding, and ultimately, better health outcomes."
Students in Concorde's CODA-accredited Associate of Applied
Science in Dental Hygiene Program can complete their degree in as
little as 17 months.1,2 The curriculum blends online
coursework with in-person labs and clinicals.
Graduates of the associate degree program may also be eligible
to further their education and pursue a Dental Hygiene bachelor's
degree through Concorde's online degree completion program. The
online bachelor's degree completion program requires that
applicants have earned an associate degree in dental hygiene from
an accredited institution and are a licensed dental hygienist.
1The programs in dental hygiene at
Dallas and San Antonio are accredited by the Commission
on Dental Accreditation and have been granted the accreditation
status of "approval without reporting requirements." The Commission
is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States
Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can
be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60611. The
Commission's web address is www.coda.ada.org.
2Program length may be subject to change
dependent on transfer credits and course schedule. Please refer to
current course catalog for more information. Concorde does not
guarantee admittance, graduation, subsequent employment or salary
amount.
About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career
Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal
Technical Institute (www.uti.edu), (NYSE: UTI), operates 17
healthcare focused campuses across eight states under the brands
Concorde Career College and Concorde Career
Institute, preparing America's next generation of health
care and dental professionals for rewarding careers. The Concorde
blended education model combines online coursework with in-person
lab classes and clinical settings. Concorde's 25 student-focused
academic programs and personalized support prepares graduates for
in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic, and
other healthcare roles. Concorde schools are accredited by the
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and
the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information,
visit www.uti.edu or www.concorde.edu, or visit us
on LinkedIn at @UniversalTechnicalInstitute and @Concorde Career
Colleges or on X (formerly Twitter) at @news_UTI or
@ConcordeCareer.
About Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
Universal Technical Institute,
Inc. (NYSE: UTI) (the "Company") was founded in 1965
and is a leading workforce solutions provider of transportation,
skilled trades and healthcare education programs, whose mission is
to serve students, partners, and communities by providing quality
education and support services for in-demand careers across a
number of highly skilled fields. The Company is comprised of two
divisions: Universal Technical Institute ("UTI") and
Concorde Career Colleges ("Concorde"). UTI operates 16
campuses located in 9 states and offers a wide range of
transportation and skilled trades technical training programs under
brands such as UTI, MIAT College of Technology, Motorcycle
Mechanics Institute, Marine Mechanics Institute and NASCAR
Technical Institute. Concorde operates across 17 campuses in 8
states, offering programs in the Allied Health, Dental, Nursing,
Patient Care and Diagnostic fields.
About Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics
Since the opening of its first office in 1967, Jefferson Dental
& Orthodontics has been a trusted oral healthcare provider for
thousands of families with 70+ offices throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Jefferson takes a comprehensive oral
healthcare approach, integrating general dentistry, hygiene, and
orthodontics, which helps their patients live better lives. With
the latest technology and talented, caring team members, they
strive to earn their patients' trust and build lifelong
partnerships. Learn more about Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics
at jeffersondental.com.
About Align Technology, Inc.
Align Technology designs
and manufactures the Invisalign® System, the most advanced clear
aligner system in the world, iTero™ intraoral scanners and
services, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software. These technology building
blocks enable enhanced digital orthodontic and restorative
workflows to improve patient outcomes and practice efficiencies for
approximately 252 thousand doctor customers and are key to
accessing Align's 600 million consumer market opportunity
worldwide. Over the past 26 years, Align has helped doctors treat
over 16.4 million patients with the Invisalign System and is
driving the evolution in digital dentistry through the Align
Digital Platform™, our integrated suite of unique, proprietary
technologies and services delivered as a seamless, end-to-end
solution for patients and consumers, orthodontists and GP dentists,
and lab/partners. Visit www.aligntech.com for more
information.
Media Contact:
Sharon Rolenc
srolenc@uti.edu
612-720-2083
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