Melissa Gurule (California) didn’t know that a shift working at a local Greek restaurant would land a job interview at a dental office. After being hired as a dental assistant for a pediatric office nearby, Melissa learned about Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) and their free, no-cost Dental Assisting program. After completion, Melissa received a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) license, and better pay. She Currently works in pediatric dentistry at a bigger office and works to help others in studying for their RDA license. Melissa looks forward to using this opportunity to share her journey to inspire others to not to give up.
