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Instructor Biographies - Dental Assistant Program

Sandra Harvey, CDA, DipAE - Dental Assisting Department Head

Ms. Harvey has been employed in the dental field since 1980 as a Certified Dental Assistant, as a Practice Manager, as a Treatment Coordinator, and as a Practice Consultant, in addition to working in dental sales and training.

Cyd Olson, CDA, PID - Instructor

Ms. Olson has been employed in the dental field since 1998 as a Certified Dental Assistant and also as a Certified Orthodontic Assistant. Ms. Olson is also a member of FORT - Forensics Odontology Response Team.

Dr. Asef Karim, DDS - Instructor

Dr. Karim is a graduate of the UBC Dental School and provides WCC Dental Assisting students with both clinical and theory instruction, while also providing dental examinations and screenings for Out Patient Clinics.

Liza Mah, CDA, PID - Clinical Department Head

Ms. Mah has been employed in the dental field since 1980 as a Certified Dental Assistant and as a Certified Orthodontic Assistant. Ms. Mah also has extensive experience in dental public health and is a member of FORT - Forensics Odontology Response Team.

Lynn Tadgell, RDH - Instructor

Ms. Tadgell is a Registered Dental Hygienist with over 35 years of experience in both the clinic and the classroom setting. Ms. Tadgell brings with her a vast knowledge base of current clinical experience in all areas of dental hygiene care.
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