Village Family Dental Donates $250,000 to Support Dental Training in Robeson County
What happened
Village Family Dental made a $250,000 gift to Robeson Community College (RCC) to support the Michael J. Knowles Dental Training Program. This program was established to provide opportunities for the next generation of dental assistants in the area. The gift was made to honor the legacy of Dr. Michael Knowles, who had previously focused on providing care in rural Robeson County.
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Why it matters
The donation serves as a significant investment in a local workforce development program within Robeson County. This financial support bolsters the dental training infrastructure in the region, which has been a focus of care and service since Dr. Knowles established his practice.
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Who's involved
- Michael KnowlesFounder of a practice focused on rural community care in Robeson County.
- Robeson CountyCounty in North Carolina that hosts the dental training program.
- North CarolinaState of the United States of America where the county is located.
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Michael Knowles
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Robeson County
county in North Carolina, United States
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North Carolina
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