Applications for the Second Annual 2024
S.M.I.L.E. Healthcare Pathway Program are now being
accepted
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), National Dental Association
(NDA), and Schattner Foundation are pleased to partner and present
the S.M.I.L.E. (Student Mentoring with Immersive Learning and
Enrichment) Healthcare Pathway Program. This innovative
public-private partnership is designed to mentor and support
aspiring healthcare professionals and enhance inclusivity within
the dental field.
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Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 program taking
place July 7 to 11, 2024, at Meharry Medical College School of
Dentistry, Nashville, TN. Joining Henry Schein, the NDA, and
Schattner Foundation in presenting the 2024 program are the
Hispanic Dental Association, the Society of American Indian
Dentists, Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, and the A.T.
Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health,
and the A.T. Still University's Missouri School of Dentistry and
Oral Health.
The S.M.I.L.E. Program empowers underrepresented high school
students (grades 9-10) with a passion for oral health to gain
exposure to the variety of career opportunities available within
the oral health profession, including assisting, hygiene, and
dentistry, as well as various practice models and industry roles.
Through an immersive, week-long experience, the program
provides:
- Mentorship from experienced dental professionals;
- Hands-on learning of real-world procedures and develop
practical skills;
- Career pathway exposure to discover diverse dental career
options; and
- Capstone project culminating in a presentation focused on
translating their learnings into tangible action.
This comprehensive approach fosters informed career choices,
builds essential skills, and empowers future leaders in oral
health.
“We are thrilled to join with our partners to present the
S.M.I.L.E. Healthcare Pathway Program,” said Dr. Carol Summerhays,
Henry Schein S.M.I.L.E. Program Director. “This program represents
a significant milestone in our unwavering commitment to promoting
diversity and inclusion within the dental profession. Through early
exposure, mentorship, and direction, we firmly believe that by
introducing students to the dynamic world of dentistry, we can
ignite their passion and empower them to pursue careers as
dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental office
administrators. In America, over 30% of the population identify as
Black or African American or Hispanic, with that number dropping
significantly to less than 10% for dentists.1 We hope to cultivate
the next generation of dental professionals to better serve our
diverse patient community and strengthen the foundation of our
critical health care community."
In 2023, the inaugural S.M.I.L.E. program took place at three
locations: Howard University College of Dentistry, University of
Maryland School of Dentistry, and Mary’s Center, a federally
qualified health center located in the DC Metro area that delivers
affordable, accessible, quality, and value-based primary health
care. The program was made possible by a generous grant from the
Schattner Foundation and the support of other professional
organizations.
The program brought together 34 ninth and tenth-grade students
from the Metropolitan DC area, Las Vegas, New York, and Ohio, for
an immersive learning experience with dental professionals and
specialists. To learn more and gain insights from participants'
watch this video.
“The NDA remains mission-focused and committed to supporting
educational initiatives and programs that empower aspiring health
care professionals. By partnering with Henry Schein, the Schattner
Foundation, and esteemed institutions like Howard University, the
University of Maryland, and now Meharry Medical College, we will
continue to ‘build bridges’ and to make a significant impact in
nurturing talent and fostering growth in the dental industry.
Together, our collective efforts will help mentor future health
care professionals, enhance health literacy, expand diversity in
the health care workforce, and ultimately improve health equity and
overall outcomes in underserved communities nationwide,” said Dr.
Marlon Henderson, 99th President of the National Dental
Association.
Applications for the 2024 program at Meharry Medical College
School of Dentistry are now being accepted. The application
deadline is March 31, 2024. Eligible students can apply by
completing the online application form on the official S.M.I.L.E.
Program website, https://ndaonline.org/smile-program.
About Henry Schein, Inc.
Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC) is a solutions company for
health care professionals powered by a network of people and
technology. With approximately 24,000 Team Schein Members
worldwide, the Company's network of trusted advisors provides more
than 1 million customers globally with more than 300 valued
solutions that help improve operational success and clinical
outcomes. Our Business, Clinical, Technology, and Supply Chain
solutions help office-based dental and medical practitioners work
more efficiently so they can provide quality care more effectively.
These solutions also support dental laboratories, government and
institutional health care clinics, as well as other alternate care
sites.
Henry Schein operates through a centralized and automated
distribution network, with a selection of more than 300,000 branded
products and Henry Schein private-brand products in stock.
A FORTUNE 500 Company and a member of the S&P 500® index,
Henry Schein is headquartered in Melville, N.Y., and has operations
or affiliates in 33 countries and territories. The Company's sales
reached $12.6 billion in 2022, and have grown at a compound annual
rate of approximately 12.1 percent since Henry Schein became a
public company in 1995.
For more information, visit Henry Schein at www.henryschein.com,
Facebook.com/HenrySchein, Instagram.com/HenrySchein, and
Twitter.com/HenrySchein.
About the NDA
The National Dental Association promotes oral health equity
among people of color by harnessing the collective power of its
members, advocating for the needs of and mentoring dental students
of color, and raising the profile of the profession in our
communities. For more information about the NDA, visit
www.ndaonline.org.
About Schattner Foundation
The Schattner Foundation was established in 1992 by Dr. Robert
I. Schattner. Dr. Schattner, the inventor of Chloraseptic and
Sporicidin, used his success with these products to make grants
where they will do the most good and make a difference. For more
information, visit www.robertischattnerfoundation.org.
1 “U.S. Dentist Demographic Dashboard,” American Dental
Association, Health Policy Institute
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