Dental Hygiene Internship Opportunity — Summer 2025

Description

Location: Dinosaur Dental
Internship Dates: May 20 – August 15, 2025
Application Deadline: April 30th
Availability Requirement: Must be available on May 20th for orientation and cannot miss more than 5 days throughout the internship. 

About the Internship 

Are you a student pursuing a career in dental hygiene and interested in working with children? Our Dental Hygiene Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a pediatric dental practice, where you'll learn to provide compassionate and effective care to young patients in a fun, friendly, and fast-paced environment. 

This program is ideal for students preparing to apply to dental hygiene school or for students who have completed their first year in hygiene school and are looking to build foundational skills in preventive oral care, patient education, and infection control. Interns work under the mentorship of experienced dental hygienists and assistants, with increasing responsibility as confidence and skills develop. 

Program Structure 

• Duration: May 20 – August 15, 2025 
• Orientation: Mandatory full-day orientation on May 20 
• Time Commitment: Interns must be available for the majority of the internship period (maximum of 5 excused absences) 
• Training: 2–3 weeks of structured onboarding and clinical training 
• Supervision: Daily mentorship from licensed dental hygienists, assistants, and pediatric dental professionals 

Key Responsibilities 

• Pediatric Patient Care: Help prepare children for hygiene appointments, offer reassurance, and contribute to a fun and welcoming environment. 
• Clinical Support: Assist with room setup, xrays, charting, sterilization procedures and educational activities focused on teaching children about oral hygiene. 
• Infection Control: Follow strict sterilization and safety protocols to ensure a clean, compliant, and child-safe environment. 
• Office Support: Support the office with a variety of tasks including inventory, greeting patients and upholding the cleanliness of the office 

Skills You’ll Develop 

• Child-Centered Communication: Learn age-appropriate ways to explain procedures, manage dental anxiety, and engage children in their oral health. 
• Time Management : Practice organizing appointments and prepping rooms efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. 
• Dental Technology Use: Familiarize yourself with pediatric dental charting software, radiography systems, and intraoral camera tools. 

Benefits 

• Hands-On Pediatric Experience: Build practical experience working with children—an asset for any future dental hygienist. 
• Professional Mentorship: Receive guidance from dental hygienists and pediatric care experts who can support your academic and career goals. 
• Academic Enhancement: Some colleges may offer credit or certification for participation—consult your academic advisor for program eligibility. 

Ideal Candidates 

• Students pursuing a path toward dental hygiene school 
• Interested in pediatric care and working with children 
• Dependable, compassionate, and enthusiastic about learning 

Gain clinical experience in a fun, child-focused dental setting and take the next step toward your hygiene career!