Oral Health
UChicago is a premier destination for oral health. The College's multidisciplinary curriculum prepares students to drive new scientific breakthroughs, address health disparities, and serve patients in the clinic. Whether you are interested in dental school, research, or community health, Career Advancement can help you launch a successful oral health career!
Richmond Scholars Program
Sponsored by the George E. Richmond Foundation, Richmond Scholars provides financial support to students pursuing substantive summer experiences related to oral health with an understanding that oral health as inseparable from whole-person health. Scholars receive a $5,000 stipend to pursue a summer research experience or internship on topics such as dental medicine, oral health equity, and the gut microbiome. Following their summer experience, Scholars present their work at the Oral Health Symposium on campus during their first two weeks of the fall quarter.
Conferences
Funding is available for students who wish to attend oral health related conferences such as:
Oral Health Symposium
October 4, 2027
All students with Summer 2027 oral health internships or research opportunities are invited to present their work at the UChicago Oral Health Symposium. The symposium brings together students, faculty, and employers to explore new ideas in oral health. Submissions from any topic connected to oral health are welcome, including (but not limited to) biological sciences, clinical practice, community health, oral health policy, and social determinants of health.
Internships
Each year, UChicago partners with top oral health employers to offer internships for students. Previous internship hosts include:
Dental School
UChicago provides exceptional preparation for dental school. 95% of UChicago dental school applicants were accepted during the 2026 application cycle. Learn more about UChicago resources for pre-dental students.