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Central Carolina Community College awarded its first dental assisting diplomas during its May 9 graduation at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center. The American Dental Association-accredited program accepted its first nine students in March 2007; all graduated. Members of the Class of 2008 dental assisting program are: (seated, from left) Katie Mangum, of Apex; Pamela Ruedas, of Raleigh; Tiffany Kennedy, of Cameron; Randi Thomas, of Sanford; and Rochelle Roberts, of Olivia; (standing, from left) Margaret Woodruff, dental assisting lead instructor; Crystal Stratton, of Broadway; Tarzarra Meade, of Carthage; Jennifer Blalock, of Sanford; Robin Edwards, of Olivia; and Wendy Seymore, dental assisting instructor.