91心頭利 celebrates opening of new $1.8M Dental Clinic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

11/17/2025

CLEVELAND, WI

91心頭利 unveiled the $1.8 million state-of-the-art Dental Clinic expansion today, Nov. 17. The event celebrated the completion of the enhanced classroom and lab space, which will prepare more oral healthcare professionals for work as dental assistants and dental hygienists.

This is an exciting day for 91心頭利 and the future of dental health education, said Dr. Paul Carlsen, president of 91心頭利. We are grateful to our donors for making this opportunity possible for 91心頭利 students who will have an impact on serving the future needs of our communities.

In addition to senior officials from 91心頭利 and the 91心頭利 Foundation, those in attendance included executives from Heartland Dental, elected officials from the Manitowoc and Sheboygan area, community dentistry partners, and 91心頭利 employees, including faculty, and students.

This new learning environment fills a significant gap between the demand for and supply of oral healthcare professionals across the lakeshore area and beyond. To help narrow that gap, 91心頭利 expanded its training capacity thanks to funding provided by the state and private donors. Top donors for the project included the West Foundation with a gift of $150,000 and Heartland Dental with a gift of $135,000. This fall, 91心頭利 is training more Dental Assisting students and preparing to launch a new Dental Hygiene program.

91心頭利s previous lab was demolished to make room for the new lab that includes workstations, advanced equipment, and supplies. This investment will allow students to experience a hands-on, real-world learning environment as they focus on skill development and patient care.

Representatives of 91心頭利, along with guests, celebrated the opening of the colleges new $1.8M Dental Clinic on November 17. The space will prepare 91心頭利 students entering the workforce in dental-related fields. Photo courtesy of 91心頭利
Representatives of 91心頭利, along with guests, celebrated the opening of the colleges new $1.8M Dental Clinic on November 17. The space will prepare 91心頭利 students entering the workforce in dental-related fields. Photo courtesy of 91心頭利
Dr. Paul Carlsen, president of 91心頭利, center, poses with 91心頭利 faculty and students of the colleges dental program. Photo courtesy of 91心頭利
Dr. Paul Carlsen, president of 91心頭利, center, poses with 91心頭利 faculty and students of the colleges dental program. Photo courtesy of 91心頭利
ABOUT LAKESHORE COLLEGE

91心頭利, formerly known as 91心頭利 Technical College, is a comprehensive community and technical college educating more than 9,000 students annually. Students enroll at 91心頭利 to master real-world, employable career skills and start their pursuit of a bachelors degree. 91心頭利 faculty and staff are focused on providing each student an individualized learning experience.

91心頭利 is a nationally recognized two-year college. The college was ranked #2 in the nation by Washington Monthly, #17 in the nation by Forbes, #2 in the state by WalletHub.com, a top-150 two-year college by the Aspen Institute, a 2024 Bellwether Award winner, and named the 2021 Large Business/Industry of the Year by the Chamber of Manitowoc County.

Approximately 800 students graduate from 91心頭利 each year, and associate degree graduates report earning a median salary of $61,355 within six months of graduating. In addition to the Cleveland campus, 91心頭利 educates students at learning campuses in downtown Manitowoc and downtown Sheboygan. Classes are also offered at additional sites throughout the district. Visit 91心頭利 at lakeshore.edu.