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 presentation
- A professionally designed research poster
- A 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 fields.
- Be able to commit to all required program activities.
Application Process:
Applicants must submit the following documents by completing an online application (https://columbiadental.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1841283-280025.html)by September 15, 2026:
- Resume
- Personal Statement (Include the position you are applying for, career goals, reasons for applying, and what you hope to gain from the experience)
- Two professional Letter of Recommendations
- Based on the application documents, some candidates will be selected for the Interview round
Ready to gain real-world experience in healthcare, business, technology, marketing, and professional services? Apply now!
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