Virginia Dental Loan Repayment Program

Despite significant dental workforce shortages, oral health remains an essential need in many Virginia communities. The Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation is committed to addressing these shortfalls with a one-year student loan repayment program designed to help Virginia dentists and dental hygienists in exchange for 12 months of service with a safety-net clinic.

Application Cycle: August 1st through October 15, 2022.

Incentive Structure: There is a total of $250,000 in funding available for loan repayments to dental providers. Up to $20,000 for dentists; Up to $10,000 for dental hygienists.

Eligibility:

• A licensed dentist or dental hygienist and be in good standing;
• Working full-time (32 hours per week minimum);
• Have a valid and unrestricted license to practice in Virginia;
• Applicants must be a United States Citizen , National, Permanent Resident, hold an immigration visa or be classified as a political refugee as verified by a social security number included in the application.  Persons with a temporary or student visa are not eligible.
• Must agree to use the Delta Dental funds only to repay qualifying educational loan(s)
  • Must have qualifying educational loans & show proof
  • Must show proof of debt reduction
  • Award cannot exceed total amount owed

Contact:

Please send questions to: Kiara Christian, Health Workforce Coordinator at kiara.christian@vdh.virginia.gov, 804- 659-3952

or Olivette Burroughs, Statewide Health Workforce Manager olivette.burroughs@vdh.virginia.gov or call 804-864-7431.