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Maxwell Effertz

For Maxwell Effertz, earning her Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene degree from SPC made her dream job possible.

“I love helping my patients feel confident and good about themselves,” said Effertz, who is the first in her family to finish college. “It’s so rewarding to get to know my patients and treat their families.”

Effertz discovered dental hygiene when she was tending bar and some of her regulars, who owned a dental practice, encouraged her to pursue the field

Now that she’s had a “wonderful chance to practice clinically” she is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene at SPC.

“I’ll be able to grow into other areas, like sales, research and teaching so if I wanted to come back to SPC, I can help other students train for their dream jobs as well.”

SPC launched its Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene 20 years ago for hygienists to expand their career opportunities such as practice management. It remains the only bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene in the state and is offered completely online.