SFSC Dental Assisting Graduates Honored at Pinning Ceremony
South Florida State College (SFSC) honored nine graduates of its Dental Assisting program in a pinning ceremony in the SFSC University Center on the Highlands Campus in Avon Park on Thursday, July 16. Dental Assisting graduates receiving their pins were: Maria Hernandez, Chloe Dean, Lynaya Rumberger, Darlene Satine, Sandy Vue, Karen Morales-Ramos, Nereida Flores Becerra, Gisseel Perez, and Ana Arvea-Carrillo.
All of the graduates earned their Career Certificate in Dental Assisting and received their Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Certification and Florida Orthodontic Assistant Certification.
Maria Hernandez was presented with the Academic Excellence Award, Sandy Vue received the Radiography Excellence Award, Darlene Satine was honored with the Clinical Safety and Infection Control Award, and Karen Morales-Ramos earned the Professional Growth and Resilience Award during the ceremony.
After completing the 11-month Career Certificate program in Dental Assisting, graduates can be employed as state-certified dental assistants by having earned their Expanded Functions and Radiology certifications. They are also qualified to earn the national Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) designation by passing the Dental Assisting National Board Examination (DANB).
For information about SFSC’s Dental Education programs, call 863-784-7027 or email healthsciences@southflorida.edu.
The Security Tea – July 2026
Your digital footprint is bigger than you think.
Every photo, post, comment, and online account adds to your digital footprint. While sharing online is part of everyday life, oversharing can give cybercriminals valuable information to launch phishing attacks, guess security questions, or even take over your accounts.
Protect your online presence:
- Think before you post personal information.
- Review your privacy settings regularly.
- Search for yourself online to see what’s publicly available.
- Use multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible.
- Verify files and folders are set to the correct sharing permissions before uploading.
Managing your online exposure isn’t just about protecting yourself, it also helps protect your workplace and those around you.
This month’s Security Tea: Your digital footprint tells a story. Make sure it’s one you choose to share.
SFSC Gives Back Starts for 2026-2027
SFSC Offers Safe Driving Courses
Committees at SFSC
SFSC Panther Prep College Bridge Program Renewed for Summer 2026
SFSC Alumni Association Summer Social TONIGHT at the Pour House on Main
HCSO Active Shooter Training
SFSC Alumni Association Summer Social at the Pour House on Main
Alumni Spotlight: Barbara Stites
SFSC Wins Gold Educational Advertising Award
The Premier of Harry Havery, Cultural Arts Director
July 27 – Vicki Stallings
July 30 – Taylor Buenerkemper
July 30 – Kim Crawford
July 31 – Lamar Simpson
Wednesday, July 29
- EMS, Fire, and Paramedic Graduation, 6-7 p.m., Wildstein Center
Thursday, July 30
- Practical Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 6-7 p.m., Wildstein Center
Friday, July 31
- Energy Saving Friday: College Closed
Start your day right!
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