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Denise Rios-Cisneros I am from a very large family. One of my parents was
undocumented and we often struggled financially, but
Dental Assistant Program the way I was raised has gotten me where I am today.
San Antonio Campus I have a successful career, I am financially stable and I
love my job!
Graduated 2020
After graduating from high school, I didn’t really have
a plan. My cousin invited me to come along to check
out Pima Medical Institute. After touring the school
and realizing they had a Dental Assistant program, I
applied that same day and enrolled. I appreciated
that our instructor was an actual dentist and gave us his
expertise and tips on how to become a better assistant
and I enjoyed all the hands-on practice. One of my
biggest obstacles was I didn’t have transportation to
school, so I’d have to ask for rides or even use Uber
at times. But Pima Medical helped me with resources
and they even provided bus passes, which was really
helpful. My husband also provided needed support and
encouragement.
I was offered a job at the clinic where I completed my
externship and I was recently given a raise and promoted
to a new position. My mom is so happy and proud of me
and my new career. My dad, sadly, passed away but I
know he would be proud because he wanted me to get
an education. I have already started taking classes to
get my prerequisites to become a Dental Hygienist and
my eventual goal is to become a Dentist. I am striving to
become more.

Pima Medical provides hands-on training, flexible hours
and all the resources you need to be successful.

I have a successful career, I am

financially stable and I love my job!

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