Dental Careers Exploration

Summer program at VCU for Richmond-area high school students exploring dentistry through workshops and lab activities. Students from outside the metro area may apply but arrange their own travel and housing. Applications run December 1, 2026 to May 1, 2027.

Offered by Virginia Commonwealth University. Summer Program for high school students in Richmond, Virginia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-05-01.

Fields: Health, Medicine

Key facts

Who can apply

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Richmond, Virginia.

Cost

Free to take part.

Dates

Applications open December 1, 2026 and close May 1, 2027.

Info checked September 2026.

Questions about Dental Careers Exploration

When do applications for Dental Careers Exploration open?

Applications open December 1, 2026 and close May 1, 2027.

Is Dental Careers Exploration free?

Yes. Dental Careers Exploration is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Dental Careers Exploration?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Richmond, Virginia. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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