Mary Kay Davis, CDA, RDA: Program Director,

I have been at Cypress College for 25 years. I was a dental assistant for many years before I got interested in teaching. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Studies from California State University at Long Beach I have seen many changes in this profession and am excited to share this information with incoming students.

Diane Balding, CDA,RDA Adjunct Faculty

I have been an RDA since I graduated from the Cypress College Dental Assisting Program in 1985. I received by Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences from Chapman University. I worked as a registered dental assistant while attending college and after graduating I worked full time. I came to Cypress College as an instructor in 1994. I enjoy the opportunity to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with new students.

Diane Balding with happy students.

Jennifer Rafferty, RDH Adjunct Faculty

I received my Bachelor's from University of Southern California, I continued my education at Columbia University receiving a Masters Degree in Dental Hygiene. I have been teaching for 20 years, first at USC dental hygiene clinic, Los Angeles City College dental hygiene clinic, then coming to Cypress in 1991. I worked with underprivileged children in Santa Ana in the "Teeth 4 Ever" program for over four years. That was an extremely satisfying experience. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with incoming students in the Dental Assisting program.