Career Equity Project Resources

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We're here to help you find the information you need to kick off your future career.

Find the job you're interested in below - and let's go!

(Not sure which job you're interested in? See our General Resources or take our Dental Career Quiz as a starting point.)

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General Resources

Career Equity Project Opportunities Handout (Printable PDF)List of Participating High Schools (Printable PDF)Dental Career Pathway Packet (Printable Version)Dental Career Pathway Packet (Interactive Version)Graduate Employment Outcomes Data (MN DEED)

Dental Assistant

Is Dental Assisting Right for You? (PowerPoint)
Is Dental Assisting Right for You? (Printable PDF)Map of Dental Assisting Schools in Minnesota List of Dental Assisting Schools in the United States

Dental Hygienist

List of Dental Hygiene Schools in the United States General Information about Dental Hygienists American Dental Hygienists' Association Website Dental Hygiene Program at the University of Minnesota Dental Hygiene Program at Normandale Community College

Dental Therapist/Advanced Dental Therapist

List of Dental Therapy Programs What are Dental Therapists?Gaining Momentum: Dental Therapists in Minnesota (Documentary Video)More about the Dental Therapy profession in Minnesota (Minnesota Dental Therapy Association)The History of Dental Therapy (Minnesota Department of Health)Dental Therapy Program at the University of Minnesota Dental Therapy Program at Metropolitan State University (current suspended as of spring 2024)Dental Therapy Program at Minnesota State University - Mankato

Dentist

List of Dental Schools in the United States Dentistry 101 - What Do Dentists Do? (American Dental Education Association)Common Personality Traits for Dentists (American Dental Education Association)University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Homepage

Scholarships and Assistance

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)Minnesota Office of Higher Education Dual-Training Pipeline

(Join Apple Tree's team to be eligible for this grant!)Minnesota Dream Act Application Minnesota Future Together Grants Minnesota Indian Scholarship Minnesota Postsecondary Child Care Grant

For Dental Assisting

List of Available Scholarships (DANB)

For Dental Hygiene

List of Available Scholarships ADEA/Crest Oral-B Scholarships for Dental Hygiene Students Pursuing Academic Careers

For Dental Students

List of Available Scholarships Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Dr. Franny N. Freund Advanced Education Scholarship at the University of Minnesota ADEA/MouthWatch Predoctoral Dental Student Scholarship for Innovation

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What We Offer Students

Job Shadowing

Would you like to have a one-on-one experience with a Dental Assistant, Dental Hygienist, Dental Therapist, or Dentist? Come and see what our clinicians do in a day and get an idea if you want to explore a dental career!

Mentorship

Already interested in a career in dentistry? Get set up with a mentor who has experience in your choice field! You will have access to a clinician who can answer all your questions honestly, give you guidance where you need it, and help you get a jump-start on networking.

Internship

Get a longer experience in our clinics with an internship! Geared towards high school students all the way through dental students, you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a nonprofit setting where every day is a little different.

Meet Skilled Dental Professionals

Dr. Ashley Johnson, Program Lead

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A Student Testimonial

"Apple Tree Dental in Fergus Falls, MN was the perfect place to be able to be a part of. They were a very up-to-date, organized, and modern facility that was very welcoming for me being a dental hygiene student. I felt welcomed as soon as I stepped through the door. I had a great experience here, and would highly recommend it for anyone who could be a patient there or would want to work there. Overall, Apple Tree in Fergus Falls, MN was top-notch and the best off-site experience I've had yet as a dental hygiene student."

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North Dakota State College of Sciences

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