Curious about how dentistry intersects with the broader world of public health? Our Exploring Public Health in Dentistry Interview Series offers an inside look at the diverse career paths available in dental public health—from research and policy to advocacy and community-based care. This series connects predoctoral dental students with real-world stories, challenges, and opportunities that shape oral health at the population level. Whether you’re charting your future career pathways or simply exploring what’s possible, these interative sessions help you weave public health into your evolving dental career.

These virtual sessions are recorded and made vailable for on-demand access through the AIDPH Academy platform. The intent is to foster connections between students and experienced public health professionals, offering insights into real-world applications and inspiring career exploration.

Benefits to Predoctoral Students:

• Gain foundational knowledge about dental public health careers.
• Learn actionable strategies for pursuing a career in dental public health.
• Connect and network with peers and leaders in dental public health.
• Access flexible, on-demand learning tailored to busy student schedules.

The Colloquium Student Aid experience invites dental students to gain real-world experience by participating in the AIDPH Colloquium through staff support and session attendance. Students assist in professional conference execution while gaining exposure to all of the conference offerings. Student Aids can attend all conference programming, networking events, and a tailored pre-conference training session on conference roles and career development through professional conferences. This immersive experience equips participants with the skills to engage in professional environments effectively. Applications will open near the end of 2025 for the 2026 experience.

Benefits to Predoctoral Students:

• Develop event planning and organizational skills.
• Participate in dynamic learning sessions and networking opportunities.
• Enhance resumes with professional conference experience.

This webinar series focuses on critical topics in rural oral health alongside the intersection of important communities like veterans, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and school-based programming. Formerly referred to as the Rural Oral Health ECHO Program, these live and asynchronous sessions are offered through the AIDPH Academy. This series features presentations from oral health and other health professionals who are deeply rooted in rural practice. You’ll explore uniquely rural issues like provider shortages, transportation barriers, and infrastructure gaps, while also learning how rural communities harness resilience, relationships, and innovation to advance oral health. Through an asset-based lens, this series highlights opportunities for integrated care and interdisciplinary collaboration, equipping oral health professionals with a deeper understanding of how to support rural populations with compassion and impact. Participants can earn a micro-credential, demonstrating expertise in addressing oral health disparities in underserved communities.

Benefits to Predoctoral Students:

• Deepen understanding of oral health challenges in rural and tribal settings.
• Earn a certificate to bolster residency applications and professional profiles.
• Engage in interactive discussions and skill-building activities.
• Connect and network with dental public health professionals.

AIDPH’s unique Flash Mentoring Series links predoctoral dental students with oral health professionals in our network and other national leaders in dental public health, industry, and clinical practice for brief but impactful group mentorship sessions. These conversations are designed to offer focused career guidance, answer your career questions, and open doors to new possibilities—all in under an hour. Hosted every other month, this exclusive opportunity is available to students enrolled in our Career Foundations pathway. Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Register for Career Foundations through the AIDPH Academy.

Benefits to Predoctoral Students:

• Build connections with experienced professionals.
• Receive personalized career advice in a supportive setting.
• Gain inspiration and direction for pursuing dental public health careers.

The 2025 AIDPH Federal Service Immersion Program (FSI) is a week-long experiential learning initiative this September that provides dental public health professionals and students an opportunity to visit federal agencies in Washington, D.C. It is designed for individuals who want to build their personal and professional capacity in advocacy, public health, federal service, and/or government. The program includes in-person site visits to various agencies where participants can engage with leaders to learn about the role and operations of different federal agencies.

Benefits to Predoctoral Students:

• Build professional networks with key stakeholders in federal health sectors.
• Gain firsthand exposure to public health initiatives at the national level.
• Enhance career readiness with insights into federal service opportunities.