Equipment donation brings smiles to Citrus College dental students
Citrus College recently received a donation of dental equipment valued at more than $125,000.
Dr. Richard Cohrs, a dentist formerly based in Covina, donated a computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) dental imaging and milling machine, along with the accompanying computer and software, to the Citrus College Dental Assisting (RDA) program upon retiring from his practice.
Rather than having patients wait two weeks for a lab to make a crown, the CAD/CAM machine makes same-day crowns.
This digital impression system will allow Citrus College RDA students to learn a state-of-the-art process that goes beyond the minimum skill requirements of accreditation and other RDA programs.
"The Citrus College Dental Assisting program will continue to be a leader within the region due to the commitment of our faculty and the support of industry professionals, such as Dr. Cohrs," stated the college superintendent/president. "Undoubtedly, his investment in Citrus College will enhance the learning experience of our students and carry the legacy of his career well into the future."
Dr. Cohrs served on the Citrus College RDA Program Advisory Committee from 2000 to 2015. His involvement with the college even extended to offering internship opportunities to recently graduated students in his dental office. Many Citrus College alumni were able to gain vital experience under his guidance before launching successful careers in the dental field.
Special thanks to Dawn Brewster, dental assistant program director, and Salima Allahbachayo, director of health sciences, for their assistance in securing this significant donation.
This article originally appeared in the December 2019 edition of the Citrus View.