Dental ​/ Dentistry Internship

Columbia Dental Internship Program – Fall 2026

About Columbia Dental:
For more than 26 years, Columbia Dental has been redefining comprehensive dental care across Connecticut. With 12 conveniently located offices and every dental specialty integrated under one roof, we provide a seamless patient experience that combines clinical excellence, advanced technology, and personalized care. At Columbia Dental, we are committed not only to transforming smiles, but also to developing the next generation of healthcare and business professionals through education, mentorship, and hands-on experience.

We are proud to announce the Columbia Dental Fall 2026 Internship Program, an immersive professional development experience designed for highly motivated students interested in healthcare, business, technology, law, communications, and leadership. Program Dates:
October 15, 2026 – March 15, 2027

Location:

Hybrid internship

Virtual seminars and independent assignments

In-person clinical and departmental experiences

Might have rotations throughout Columbia Dental's 12 Connecticut locations Program Commitment:

Interns should expect to dedicate 10 hours per week throughout the program.

Program requirements include:

Minimum of 6 in-person hours each month

Attendance at remote as well as in-person seminars

Participation in virtual educational sessions

Completion of assigned departmental projects

Active engagement with mentors and program staff

Completion of a final research project and presentation Internship Details:

Unpaid internship program

Hands-on learning and professional development opportunities

Following the review of applications and interviews, one exceptional candidate will be selected to receive a $4,000 scholarship/stipend. The scholarship recipient will be selected based on:
Application materials, Interview performance, Academic achievement, Leadership potential, Demonstrated commitment to the profession. The award will be granted upon completion of the selection process and prior to the start of the internship program. Research Project Throughout the internship, interns will complete an independent research project related to their internship track or a healthcare topic approved by the program.

Examples include:

Clinical innovations

Artificial intelligence in dentistry

Human resources initiatives

Marketing strategies

Healthcare operations

Dental technology

Healthcare law and ethics

Each project must include:

Research report

Professional scientific poster

Oral presentation Internship Symposium The internship will conclude with the Columbia Dental Internship Research Symposium.

Each intern will present:

A 10–15 minute oral presentationA professionally designed research posterA written research report Available Positions (Subject to Change):

Human Resources Intern (Recruiting, onboarding, HR administration)
Clinical Interns (Chairside observation, patient workflow. Provided training will help prepare participants for DANB Infection Control certification/testing)
Digital Lab Intern (CAD/CAM technology, dental design software)
Manual Lab Intern (Model preparation, dental appliances, traditional laboratory techniques)
Critical Writing Intern (Research and content development)
Legal Intern Marketing Intern (Social media, branding, content creation) Evaluation Intern performance will be evaluated using:

Professionalism Attendance Participation Completion  of assignments

Seminar participation

Research project quality

Poster presentation

Final oral presentation

Participants who successfully complete all program requirements will receive a Certificate of Completion from Columbia Dental. Eligibility Applicants should:

Be enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited college or university.

Demonstrate strong academic performance, professionalism, and communication skills.

Have a genuine interest in healthcare, dentistry, business, technology, law, marketing, or related  able to commit to all required program activities.

Application Process:

Applicants must submit the following documents by completing an online application by September 15, 2026:

Resume Personal Statement (Include the position you are applying for, career goals, reasons for applying,…