Meet the dental professionals who bring their experience into your classroom and the person who helps you get started.
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DMD, MPH, FACP
20+ years in dentistry
Dr. McLaughlin is a prosthodontist who trained in the U.S. Army and now practices in Brentwood. He founded First Class to help students prepare for work in a dental office.
Instructor
RDH
40+ years in dental hygiene
LaJonna has worked in general dentistry, gum care, and restorative specialty practices. She loves building patient relationships and helping students become valuable members of a dental team.
Instructor
DMD
Army-trained dentist
A University of Kentucky graduate, Dr. Tincher completed an Army residency and practiced at the Pentagon. Today, he leads a family dental practice in Nashville.
Instructor
RDA
25+ years as a dental assistant
Ruthie has led the assisting team in a busy specialty practice. She helps new assistants build the practical skills a modern dental office needs.
Enrollment officer
Here to help you get started
Cade helps you navigate program details and getting started. A former college instructor with an MFA from the University of Arkansas, he has also helped students prepare for their first jobs.
Get the class schedule, program details, and payment options from our enrollment team.