L&C Dental Programs

08/31/2026

“Last first day” pics from some of our DH2 students! 🦷⏳

08/27/2026

🦷✨ 1st week of preclinic is officially in the books for DH1! 📚

✅️Supplies were checked and assembled
✅️Units were ID’d
✅️Hands were washed

One week down, so many more more! 💚✨

08/27/2026

Dental assisting students giving instructors their full attention during week one 💙🦷

08/22/2026

IDHA reached out to our LC dental hygiene program, and we were happy to be a host site for the Southern Il/Riverbend Component's most recent, in-person CE

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08/21/2026

Yesterday was an exciting day for our incoming Dental Hygiene students!

🦷✨ They received their instruments and took part in orientation as they officially began this next chapter of their journey.

Here’s to a great start! 💙🦷

08/20/2026

Dental department faculty are on campus and excited for the start of our fall semester next week!

08/20/2026

So proud for these two Trailblazers to represent the LC dental department 💙💙

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08/12/2026

Just a reminder to register soon if you haven’t already!!

Level up your clinical skills with IDHA's Southern IL/River Bend Component!

Join us for "Elevating Clinical Outcomes: Modern Instrumentation and Desiccation Therapy in Dental Hygiene" — an immersive, interactive CE course designed for the modern dental hygienist. Engage with innovative instruments and non-surgical adjuncts, including desiccation therapy, and walk away with tools you can put to work right away.

Presented by Wendy Bebey, Academic Relations Manager
Sponsored by Young Innovations

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026 | 10:00AM -12:30PM
📍 5800 Godfrey Rd, Godfrey, IL | Room NU L203
🎓 2.5 CE Credit Hours
💵 FREE for students | $15 for Members | $35 for Non-Members

Register today: https://bit.ly/4vYdizY

08/12/2026

🎒🦷 Another Back-to-School Bash!

The LC DH students and Mrs. Bolin had a good time at the Jersey County Health Department’s Back-to-School Bash! We provided dental screenings and applied dental varnish for nearly 50 kids. 🪥😁

We’re grateful for the opportunity to be part of this wonderful event and connect with our community! ❤️

08/06/2026

Dental hygiene job post:

🦷 Dental Hygienist Opportunity! 🦷

Shapiro Dental in Rock Hill, Missouri is looking to add a part-time or full-time Dental Hygienist to their growing private practice!

Highlights include:
• Competitive pay and benefits, including health, vision, PTO, paid holidays, IRA match, and more
• 60-minute hygiene appointments
• No Fridays or weekends
• Supportive, team-oriented environment with experienced staff
• Family-owned practice led by Drs. Kyle and Taylor Shapiro
• Great work-life balance with a condensed weekly schedule

Not graduating until December? Dr. Shapiro is also happy to speak with students or arrange a visit to the office so you can see what a day in private practice is like, even if you’re just exploring your options.

If you’re interested, contact:

Dr. Kyle Shapiro
📞 314-368-2310
📍 1410 Salem Hills Dr., Rock Hill, MO 63119
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