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Whitney Jones Keeps ACC’s Dental Hygiene Clinic Running — and Students Smiling

For nearly five years, Whitney Jones has been at the heart of Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Dental Hygiene Program. She serves as both clinic manager and adjunct faculty. A proud ACC Dental Hygiene graduate … Continue reading

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“Strap In, Kid”: How Karla Found Her Smile in Dental Hygiene

“Strap in, kid, it’s about to be a heck of a ride — but oh, it’s so worth it.” That’s how Karla describes her journey through Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Dental Hygiene program. Karla … Continue reading

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From Dental Assistant to Future Hygienist: How ACC Helped Pam Coy Level Up Her Career

For Pam Coy, Austin Community College District’s (ACC) Dental Hygiene program is more than a degree. It’s the next step in a lifelong career in dentistry. Pam has worked in the dental field for 25 … Continue reading

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ACC Celebrates Dental Hygiene Facility Expansion With Ribbon Cutting

Austin Community College District (ACC) marked Dental Hygiene Month with a ribbon-cutting at its newly renovated and expanded Dental Hygiene training facilities and clinic at Eastview Campus. The event, held Wednesday, October 1, 2025, celebrated … Continue reading

ACC Eastview Campus Dental Hygiene Expansion on Schedule to Open this Fall

Austin Community College District (ACC) is on track to welcome more Dental Hygiene students this fall at the Eastview Campus. Construction of Phase 1 is officially complete, marking a major milestone in the project. Furniture … Continue reading

ACC Eastview Campus Dental Hygiene Expansion Moves Forward On Schedule

Austin Community College District (ACC) continues progressing steadily on the Dental Hygiene expansion project at its Eastview Campus. Construction is currently on schedule and within budget, with Phase 1 approximately 70% complete. This project is … Continue reading

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Finding Purpose Through Passion and Perseverance | Meet 2025 Graduate Jacquelyn Sheu 

For Jacquelyn Sheu, graduation isn’t just the end of a program—it’s the celebration of a journey that took unexpected turns and led to a purpose she never saw coming. This May, the 28-year-old will cross … Continue reading

Construction underway to expand Dental Hygiene Program at Eastview Campus

The first phase of the 2022 General Obligation Bond projects at the Austin Community College District (ACC) Eastview Campus is in the construction phase. This project includes a significant expansion of its Dental Hygiene Program … Continue reading

“Find your support team and lean on them” | Graduate Finds Family and a Future in ACC’s Dental Hygiene Program

For Kylar Northcutt, becoming a dental hygienist was not just about mastering clinical skills—it was about perseverance, growth, and finding a second family along the way. After beginning a back-and-forth journey at ACC in 2016, … Continue reading

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2022 Bond | ACC Selects Construction Manager at Risk for Eastview Campus 

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees unanimously approved Linbeck Group, LLC as the construction manager at risk (CMAR) for the dental hygiene program expansion at the ACC Eastview Campus at is regular … Continue reading

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