Over $350,000 in trade school scholarships were awarded to more than 120 high school seniors across the Memphis & Jackson areas. MAY 18, 2026: Delta Technical College (DTC) is pleased to announce the winners of…
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2025 DTC High School Welding Competition
Ridgeland, MS Competition Thursday, February 27th, 2025 Ridgeland Competition Highlights 45 total participants 11 high schools represented: Career Development Center - Jackson, MS, Lanier High School, Murrah High School, Forest Hill High School, Jim Hill High…
How Long Does it Take to Become a Dental Assistant?
Dental Assistant Career Information A dental assistant is a professional who supports the operations of a dental office by performing administrative and clinical duties, such as scheduling appointments, preparing patients, sterilizing instruments, or taking x-rays. …
How to Become a Dental Assistant
Dental assistants play a critical role in any dentist’s office. Dental assistants help handle patient care and support a wide range of duties, including taking x-rays, managing records and scheduling appointments. To become a dental…
Dental Assistant vs. Dental Hygienist: Exploring the Differences and Similarities
What’s the difference between a dental hygienist and a dental assistant? Broadly speaking, a dental assistant provides aid directly to dentists during routine procedures and may be authorized to take x-rays or perform small procedures…
Delta Technical College Honored with Truck Driving School Award by Schneider
Delta Technical College (DTC) is honored to be named Schneider’s Truck Driving School of the Quarter! According to Schneider's reports, 58 DTC graduates from the Horn Lake, MS campus were hired with Schneider in the…
Pros and Cons of Being a Dental Assistant
Are you considering becoming a dental assistant? Like any career decision, weighing the potential pros and cons, such as the dental assistant salary in Mississippi, is an important first step toward determining whether dental assisting…
