Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry

Objective

The purpose of the Training in General, Pediatric, and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene programs is to improve access to and the delivery of oral health care services for all individuals, particularly low income, underserved, uninsured, minority, health disparity, and rural populations by increasing the supply of a qualified dental workforce and enhancing dental workforce education and training. This is addressed through the implementation of the following programs: 1) Predoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry and Dental Hygiene; 2) Postdoctoral Training in General, Pediatric and Public Health Dentistry; and 3) the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program.

Who Can Apply

• State
• Local
• Nonprofit Organization
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Not-for-Profit Organization

Eligible applicants include accredited schools of dentistry and dental hygiene, postdoctoral training programs in general, pediatric, or public health dentistry that have programs in dental schools, or approved residency or advanced education programs in the practice of general dentistry, pediatric dentistry, or dental public health. Public or non-profit hospitals, or other public or private not-for-profit entities including faith-based and community-based organizations, community colleges, as well as Tribes and Tribal organizations, are eligible provided they are otherwise eligible and the Secretary has determined they are capable of carrying out such grants.

Who Benefits

• Nonprofit Organization
• Not-for-Profit Organization
• Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
• Health Professional
• Trainee
• Graduate and Professional Higher Education
• State

Beneficiaries include a full range of trainees: dental or dental hygiene students, dental hygienists, dental residents, practicing dentists, and other approved primary care dental trainees and dental faculty.

Assistance Types

• Grant

Program Contact

tglascoe@hrsa.gov
3015943816