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Delta Dental of Rhode Island Dentist Loan Repayment Program

Sponsor
Rhode Island Foundation
Deadlines
Aug 13, 2026
Contact

Zachary Nieder
401.427.4051
znieder@rifoundation.org

Purpose

The Delta Dental of Rhode Island Dentist Loan Repayment Program seeks to increase loan repayment opportunities for dentists in Rhode Island. Through this program, Delta Dental of Rhode Island will support new dentists practicing in the state and help improve access to dental services for underserved Rhode Islanders.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants must:

  • Have graduated from a U.S.-based or foreign dental school within the first 10 years of practice at the point of initial application submission
  • Have qualifying government and/or commercial educational loans
  • Be currently or committed to practicing as a general dentist or dental specialist in a qualified public, for-profit, or nonprofit facility
Geographic coverage
Rhode Island
Amount of funding

Up to $20,000 per year for up to 3 years.

Application process

Links to additional guidance and the online application portal are available on the program website.

Funding type
Loan Repayment Programs
Tagged as
Dental workforce · Loans, loan repayment, and loan forgiveness for health careers · Oral health · Rhode Island



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