Kaskaskia College Dental Assisting Program

05/22/2026

05/17/2026

Dental Assisting Class of 2026! 🎓🦷
So proud of how far these students have come, and now they’re off to begin their internships and the next exciting chapter. Bright futures ahead!”💜

05/13/2026

Today marked the end of an incredible chapter as we celebrated Lori’s very last day of teaching. 💜🦷 🪥

We surprised her with cake 🎂, Garrett Popcorn 🍿, and a homemade card filled with love and memories from all of us. More than the gifts 🎁 , it was the laughter, stories, and appreciation shared today that made it so special.

Lori has made such a lasting impact on so many students and coworkers through her kindness, patience, and dedication. We are beyond grateful for the knowledge, encouragement, and heart she brought every single day.

Wishing Lori all the happiness and relaxation in this next adventure called retirement — you will be deeply missed, but never forgotten! 🎉✨💜💕💜.

05/11/2026

🦷 🪥 Mrs Schmidt is so grateful for all the wonderful students she has had over the years. Nice surprise from one of last year's graduates. 💐 💜

05/02/2026

Such a fun and memorable day at the career fair at Breese Central High School! 🦷✨

I’m so proud of these amazing students for representing our program so well—engaging, educating, and bringing great energy to everyone they met. Experiences like this are what it’s all about… building confidence, making connections, and sharing our passion for dentistry!

And yes… there may have been a little “negotiation skills” involved too 😂—turns out toothbrush and toothpaste can be a pretty valuable trade when donuts are on the line! 🍩🪥

So proud of this group and all the hard work they continue to put in. These future dental professionals are going places! 💙

05/02/2026

Celebrating a very special retirement this year 💐

Lori, your dedication, kindness, and impact have left a lasting mark on everyone lucky enough to work alongside you. You’ve not only built an incredible career, but you’ve also built meaningful connections and memories that will carry on long after today. Your presence will truly be missed, but your next chapter is so well deserved!

Wishing you days filled with relaxation, laughter, and all the things you love most—congratulations on your retirement! 🥂

And to all the others celebrating retirement from KC this year—congratulations to each of you as well! May this new season bring you joy, adventure, and a well-earned break. 🎉

04/17/2026

Congratulations Ms. Hill! So deserving of the adjunct faculty of the year award. Your students and Mrs. Schmidt.

04/02/2026

"Note to self: Never underestimate the creativity of a Kaskaskia Dental Assisting student! 📝🦆 Our instructors walked into a full-blown prank zone yesterday. These pranksters really stuck it to 'em (literally, with all those Post-its!) and left tiny 'divine' duckies everywhere. Best April Fools' yet!"

"The instructors thought they were in charge, but the pranksters had a different 'floss-ophy' for the day! 📒🦆"

04/01/2026

Floss, learn, repeat! 🦷💫 Grab breakfast at 9 and join 5 fantastic speakers at our Dental Master Class—made for the whole dental team! 🦷 🪥 Come join us April 17th.

04/01/2026

March recap 💙✨

Kicked off midterms week with a little magic 🦄 (because sometimes you just need a unicorn to survive it 😅). "Clinical day? More like Clini-clover day. “🍀💚 St.Pattys Day scrub life…and wrapped up the month feeling so appreciated with the most beautiful flowers 🌹💐

Grateful for the laughs, the hard work, and this amazing group every single day 🦷🫶Here’s to finishing strong and blooming into the next chapter 🌸✨

02/19/2026

Midwinter Dental Convention in Chicago 🦷🪥