Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program and Dental Hygienist Loan Repayment Program
614.644.8508
SLRP@odh.ohio.gov
The Ohio Dentist Loan Repayment Program (ODLRP) and Dental Hygienist Loan Repayment Program (ODHLRP) offers loan repayment to general and pediatric dentists and dental hygienists who agree to work in federal- or state-designated Dental Health Professional Shortage Areas in Ohio.
Applicants must provide services to Medicaid-eligible people regardless of their ability to pay.
The following dental providers are eligible:
- Currently practicing general and pediatric dentists and dental hygienists with educational loans
- Dental residents in the final year of pediatric or general practice residency or in advanced education in general dentistry programs
- Dental and dental hygiene students enrolled in the final year of dental or dental hygiene school
Practice sites must be located in a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area or Dental Health Resource Shortage Area, accept Medicaid, and accommodate all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
Applicants may receive up to $25,000 per year for an initial 2-year contract and up to $35,000 for third and fourth years.
Links to additional guidance and the application form are available on the program website.
Email completed applications to SLRP@odh.ohio.gov.
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