Henry Schein, the National Dental Association (NDA), and the Schattner Foundation completed the second year of its program that aims to encourage students from historically underrepresented backgrounds to pursue careers in dentistry.
The SMILE Healthcare Pathway program, which is a three-year initiative, was held in July at Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry. The program hosted 35 ninth- and 10th-grade students from diverse backgrounds, including Hispanic, Alaska Native, and American Indian communities. The students received mentorship, hands-on learning, career exploration, and completed a capstone project to apply their new skills, according to the organizations.
