Local Laurel Middle School Students to Represent Our Community at Prestigious Dentistry Camp at UMMC

Ten Laurel Middle School students have been accepted into the S.M.I.L.E. U School of Dentistry Cohort 2 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). The program, set to run from June 3rd to 7th, 2024, aims to introduce students to the basics of dentistry and encourage them to consider it as a career.

The S.M.I.L.E. U program also promotes participation in STEM academic enrichment programs. It provides students with necessary testing and study skills, preparing them for undergraduate acceptance and professional health program admission.

The program also develops professionalism and public speaking skills. This comprehensive approach prepares students for future careers in dentistry.

The selected students are Asia Wilson, Cade Whitlock, Jakira Page, Josie Watts, Kaleb Rhodes, Klaire Pearson, Myles Pollard, Talasha Collins, X Zaviah Johnson, and ZyKera Moore. They will represent their school in this program and are expected to gain valuable knowledge and experience.

The school community and the public are urged to support these students in this program. Their participation demonstrates their commitment to pursuing a career in dentistry.

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