Heartland Dental awards $24,000 in scholarships to Concorde Career Colleges students at 11 campuses nationwide
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Heartland Dental has awarded $24,000 in scholarships to 30 dental hygiene students across 11 Concorde Career Colleges campuses nationwide. This represents an expansion from 18 to 30 recipients in the program's fourth year.
The partnership between Heartland Dental and Concorde includes company-sponsored dental hygiene labs, graduate ceremonies, and a new co-branded campus in Fort Myers, Florida. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for dental hygienists, with projected employment growth of 9% nationally from 2023-2033, and even higher rates in states like Florida (16%) and Texas (21%).
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Part of a growing workforce solutions partnership with Concorde, Heartland expands the program this year from 18 to 30 students
Heartland Dental is one of the largest dental support organizations in the nation and a longtime partner with Concorde to help address the need for dental hygienists. This is the fourth year Heartland Dental has awarded scholarships to Concorde students, expanding the program from 18 to 30 students.
"At Heartland Dental, we believe the future of dentistry is shaped by the passion and purpose of tomorrow's hygienists," said Henal Majethia, Campus Recruiting Manager for Heartland Dental. "We're proud to support students who are not only advancing their clinical skills but also stepping into roles as changemakers and advocates for healthier communities. Our continued partnership with Concorde for the 2025 Heartland Dental Hygiene Scholarships reflects our investment in their growth, their leadership, and the meaningful difference they make in students' lives."
Added Kevin Prehn, President of Concorde Career Colleges: "Heartland continues to create pathways to employment for future dental hygienists, including student support and mentorship. This latest round of scholarships reflects their deepening commitment to supporting more Concorde students throughout their college journey. We are grateful for Heartland's investment in our students and dental programs."
Heartland Dental has collaborated with Concorde for several years to address its need for dental hygienists through company-sponsored dental hygiene labs on campus, graduate pinning ceremonies, and the annual scholarships. In August 2024, Concorde and Heartland announced the development of a groundbreaking co-branded campus in
The 2025 scholarship recipients include:
- Farnood Fallahmahmoodian, Concorde–Aurora
- Jane Ross, Concorde–Aurora
- Trinidad Urena, Concorde–Aurora
- Brittany Blum, Concorde–Jacksonville
- Savannah Davis, Concorde–Jacksonville
- Caroline Gad, Concorde–Jacksonville
- Gianeya Arcia Olivares, Concorde–Jacksonville
- Morgyn Cramer, Concorde–Orlando
- Stephanie Gonzalez, Concorde–Orlando
- Laura Figueroa Jaramillo, Concorde–Orlando
- Yennifer Perez, Concorde–Orlando
- Shemoye Stubbs, Concorde–Orlando
- Dennise Lopez, Concorde–Miramar
- Karen Sandoval, Concorde–Miramar
- Destiny Cribbs, Concorde–Tampa
- Steven Du, Concorde–Tampa
- Melanie Wong Barredo, Concorde–Tampa
- Fatima Almansouri, Concorde–Kansas City
- Lezette Marin, Concorde–Kansas City
- Taylor Newlin, Concorde–Kansas City
- Taytumn Kama-Jaramillo, Concorde–Portland
- Ashley Orobio, Concorde–Portland
- Tamra Brooks, Concorde–Memphis
- Jakaylin Collins, Concorde–Memphis
- Apeksha Jayswal, Concorde–Dallas
- Faryal Faatima Siddiqui, Concorde–Dallas
- Yadira Aguilar, Concorde–Grand Prairie
- Heather Moya, Concorde–Grand Prairie
- Rebecca Cranley, Concorde–San Antonio
- Mariah Martinez, Concorde–San Antonio
Nationwide, employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow
To learn more about Concorde's dental hygiene program, visit concorde.edu/dental-programs/dental-hygiene.
1Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook for Dental Hygienists nationally, 2023-2033, viewed August 4, 2025.
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About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute (www.uti.edu), (NYSE: UTI), operates 17 campuses across eight states and online under the brands Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute to prepare 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 student-focused academic programs and personalized support prepare graduates for in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic and other healthcare roles. Concorde is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information, visit concorde.edu and uti.edu; LinkedIn at @Concorde Career Colleges and @UniversalTechnicalInstitute; or X at @ConcordeCareer and @news_UTI.
About Heartland Dental
Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services. What started from the entrepreneurial spirit of Rick Workman, DMD, with his single dental practice, has evolved into affiliating with over 3,000 doctors in over 1,800 locations across 39 states and the
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