Dental Hygiene Student Earns $500 Scholarship

October 29, 2009: Senior Columbus Technical College Dental Hygiene student Brittney Nikole Wells now has $500 to help offset the cost of finishing school. The Emile T. Fisher Foundation for Dental Education in Georgia, Inc. provided the $500 scholarship money for one recipient. The money was distributed through Columbus Technical College Foundation, Inc. Nikole will use the Fisher Scholarship money to pay for a set of "After Five" instruments, clinic supplies and required testing needed to complete her licensure in Dental Hygiene.

In her scholarship application, Nikole said a career in dental hygiene is her dream and after graduation, she hopes to work with children who face the dental chair. "I would love to work in a pediatric practice as I have discovered during my work experience that I am particularly fond of working with younger patients."

Fisher Scholarship winner
Brittney Nikole Wells (left) shows off her plaque commemorating her receipt of the Emile T. Fisher Scholarship. She is joined by Columbus Technical College's Director of Institutional Advancement, Gloria Dodds.

Nikole Wells plans on furthering her education by pursuing a bachelor's and master's degree in dental hygiene.

The Emile T. Fisher Foundation for Dental Education in Georgia works to have a positive impact on the quality of dental services in the State. Assuring there is a continuous flow of qualified candidates entering the dental profession by awarding scholarships and grants to deserving individuals helps the Foundation meet their goal. For more on the Emile T. Fisher Foundation for Dental Education in Georgia, visit the Georgia Dental Association website.