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Pre-Dental Internship Opportunity — Summer 2025

Description

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 pre-dental student seeking hands-on experience in a thriving dental practice? Our Pre-Dental Internship Program is designed to provide undergraduate students or gap year students with meaningful exposure to the clinical and administrative aspects of dental care, preparing you for the rigors of dental school and a future career in dentistry.

You will work under the close supervision of experienced dental assistants and dentists, gaining increasing responsibility as your skills grow. This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge of dentistry, build your professional network, and strengthen your dental school applications.

Program Structure

  • Duration: May 20 – August 15, 2025
  • Orientation: Mandatory full-day orientation on May 20
  • Time Commitment: Interns are expected to be present for the majority of the internship period (maximum of 5 excused days)
  • Training: 2–3 weeks of onboarding and training at the beginning of the internship
  • Supervision: Direct mentorship and oversight from licensed dental professionals

Key Responsibilities

  • Patient Care Support: Assist in patient preparation, help patients feel comfortable, and provide basic explanations of procedures.
  • Clinical Assistance: Learn to take X-rays, sterilize dental instruments, prepare materials, and assist dentists during various procedures.
  • Infection Control: Adhere to strict sterilization and infection control protocols to ensure a safe and hygienic clinical environment.

Skills You’ll Develop

  • Clinical Competence: Familiarity with dental tools, techniques, and assisting in procedures such as fillings and extractions.
  • Patient Interaction: Build confidence in communicating with patients and developing a chairside manner.
  • Time Management: Learn to multitask effectively in a fast-paced clinical setting.
  • Technology Proficiency: Exposure to dental software, digital x-rays, digital scanners and equipment used in modern practices.

Benefits

  • Hands-On Experience: Direct patient care and clinical exposure that builds your resume and dental school applications.
  • Professional Networking: Develop connections with dental professionals who can serve as mentors and references.
  • Educational Credit: Some academic programs may accept this internship for credit or certification—please check with your advisor.

Ideal Candidates

  • Students currently enrolled in a pre-dental track or interested in applying to dental school
  • Strong interest in healthcare, dentistry, and patient care
  • Detail-oriented, professional, and eager to learn in a clinical environment

Set yourself apart in your dental school applications and gain a deeper understanding of the profession through this immersive and rewarding experience.

Apply today to kickstart your journey into dentistry!

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Lalor Family Dental is a full-service, state of the art dental practice conveniently located in Vestal, Binghamton, Horseheads, and Syracuse, NY. In addition to general family dentistry, the practice offers the latest technologies in preventive, r...

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