Rural Health
Funding by Topic: Oral health

North Dakota Dental Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to practice in an area of North Dakota that the State Health Council identifies as having a defined need for services.

North Dakota Federal Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for certain health professionals who agree to practice in a Health Professional Shortage Area of North Dakota.

Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation S.M.I.L.E. Grants Inactive
Grants for organizations throughout New Jersey and Connecticut that focus on access to dental care for underserved children, people with disabilities, veterans, and seniors.

South Carolina Rural Dentist Loan Repayment Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for dentists who agree to practice in an approved shortage area of South Carolina or serve as full-time faculty at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine.

Destination Dental School Fellowship Inactive
A gateway educational experience for undergraduate students and bachelor degree recipients who are interested in a career in dentistry. This program is designed to prepare individuals who have been underrepresented in the profession, including those from rural areas, to successfully apply to dental school.

Virginia AHEC Scholars Program Inactive
A multidisciplinary certificate program for health professions students in Virginia that offers opportunities for hands-on training, experience in rural and underserved communities, and networking with other students and professionals.

Minnesota Dentist Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for dental students, residents, and licensed dentists who plan to provide at least 25% of annual patient encounters to state public program enrollees and/or patients receiving a sliding fee schedule in Minnesota.

Minnesota Rural Dental Therapist/Advanced Dental Therapist Loan Forgiveness Program Inactive
Loan repayment assistance for final year dental therapist/advanced dental therapist (DT/ADT) students, or licensed DTs/ADTs who plan to practice or are currently practicing in a designated rural area of Minnesota.

Minnesota Dental Foundation Grants Inactive
Grants and in-kind services for outreach programs that provide dental services to underserved populations, promote dental health initiatives, and support dental profession career and volunteer opportunities in Minnesota.

University of Nebraska Kearney Health Opportunities Program (KHOP) Inactive
Scholarships and professional development opportunities for high school seniors from rural Nebraska who wish to practice in rural Nebraska following the completion of specific health professions educational programs.