Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Loan Repayment Program

 

 

Despite significant dental workforce shortages, oral health remains an essential need in many Virginia communities. 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.

The application cycle for new applicants is now closed. For those who have started their application, you will be able to complete it by 6/30/2024

Application Cycle Extended to: June 17, 2024

Original Application Cycle: April 8, 2024 - June 3, 2024

https://redcap.vdh.virginia.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=RPC8T8X4DM3DFEE4

 

 

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
    • An award cannot exceed the total amount owed
  • Must completely satisfy any other contractual service obligation
  • Must not have any judgment Liens
  • Practice in a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area in Virginia (DHPSA)
  • Required Documents
    • Employer support form

 

Contact:

Please send questions to incentiveprograms@vdh.virginia.gov

 

Last Updated: January 23, 2025