2014 Young Dental Hygiene Scholarship Winners Announced

Posted: June 3, 2014
Young Dental is excited to announce the winners of the first Young Dental Hygiene Scholarships distributed in partnership with the ADA Foundation!

This year’s recipients are Jillian T. Lydon, a hygiene student at Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pa., and Tiffany L. Streeter, a hygiene student at Central Carolina Community College in Sanford, N.C. 

The scholarships, worth $2,500 each, were awarded to outstanding dental hygiene students who were selected for their exceptional outreach activities, volunteerism and leadership qualities.

“Young Dental is honored to partner with the ADA Foundation in awarding scholarships to deserving dental hygiene students who are already making a difference in their communities,” said Megan Kelly, Marketing Manager for Young Dental. “Congratulations to the recipients – we wish you all the best as you work toward a rewarding career in dental hygiene.”

Lydon, who was born with a congenital birth defect in her left hand, is working with a company to develop a custom-fitted nitrile disposable glove to help people like herself who work in the health care field. She is also developing a service learning project with the Roxborough, Pa., Salvation Army to teach adults over the age of 55 the importance of oral health care, and where they can go if they cannot afford professional care.

“As a current dental hygiene student at Harcum College and as a future RDH, I am and will continue to be 100 percent committed and dedicated to my patients’ care and wellbeing,” Lydon said. “It is through the kindness and generosity of establishments such as the ADA Foundation and Young Dental that help students ease the burden of finances so that we may focus on the bigger picture: our education, our love, and our commitment to dental hygiene.” 
 
Views: 36
Sponsors
Townie Perks
Townie® Poll
Do you do more or less endo procedures since you started practicing?
  
The Dentaltown Team, Farran Media Support
Phone: +1-480-445-9710
Email: support@dentaltown.com
©2025 Dentaltown, a division of Farran Media • All Rights Reserved
9633 S. 48th Street Suite 200 • Phoenix, AZ 85044 • Phone:+1-480-598-0001 • Fax:+1-480-598-3450