Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana and the Delta Dental Foundation are committed to supporting the next generation of oral health professionals through workforce development opportunities. As part of that investment in the future of oral health, we’re collectively offering four new financial aid opportunities for dentists and hygienists, especially those practicing in areas with the greatest need.
To learn more about each opportunity and to apply, click the links below.
Offered by Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana
Dentists dedicated to serving in the Delta Dental network across Michigan, Ohio or Indiana, with a patient base that includes at least 15% Medicaid-insured individuals, are eligible to apply for up to $40,000 in annual loan repayment for up to five years—a total of $200,000 in debt relief.
Offered by the Delta Dental Foundation
Dentists who are committed to practicing in public health by working at a nonprofit dental clinic in Michigan, Ohio or Indiana can apply for $25,000 in annual loan repayment for up to three years—a total of $75,000.
Offered by the Delta Dental Foundation
Students currently accepted to a dental hygiene program in Michigan, Ohio or Indiana can apply for scholarships, from $1,000 to $10,000 per year. Students can apply for scholarships each year for up to two years. Dental hygiene students about to enter a hygiene program may also apply, separately, for up to $5,000 to cover the cost of instrument kits and other necessary equipment.
Offered by the Delta Dental Foundation
Hygienists who are committed to practicing in public health by working at a nonprofit dental clinic in Michigan, Ohio or Indiana can apply for $5,000 in loan repayment each year for up to three years ($15,000 total).