Student Mentoring with Immersive Learning and Enrichment
A partnership between Henry Schein, Inc., the National Dental Association, and other professional associations to mentor future healthcare professionals, enhance health literacy, expand diversity in the healthcare workforce, and improve outcomes in underserved communities nationwide.
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Explore Career Paths
This summer program introduces students to careers in oral health and related healthcare roles.
When and Where
Program dates, host campus, and student housing details for Summer 2026.
1005 Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208
Student Housing: Fisk University
1000 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
Student Criteria
Eligibility and application details for Summer 2026.
Sample Week Schedule
Review the full schedule for Saturday, June 27 through Thursday, July 2, 2026. Schedule is subject to change as programming is finalized.
Download Schedule PDF- Airport pick ups and check in to dormitories at Fisk University.
- Orientation, introductions, and program kick off.
- Dinner and White Coat Ceremony program.
- Evening activity and return to dorms.
- College admission overview and campus style activities.
- Dental school admission overview and pathway planning.
- Healthcare as a career conversations and mentorship moments.
- Dinner and evening activity, then dormitory time.
- Nutrition and its effects on oral health session.
- Hands on restorative dentistry and digital dentistry activities.
- Capstone projects and group collaboration.
- Evening activity and dormitory fun time.
- Science and anatomy foundations.
- Hands on learning labs and procedural exposure.
- Community exposure and program activities.
- Capstone work time and evening programming.
- Specialty overviews and education pathway session.
- Hands on learning activities and exhibit style experiences.
- Capstone final prep work and run through.
- Panel programming and evening celebration activities.
- Capstone presentation and group photo.
- Program wrap up, goodbyes, and survey.
- Check out of dormitories and airport transportation.
Watch Our Program
Get a feel for the SMILE experience through the videos below.
SMILE Program 2025 Intro Video
S.M.I.L.E Program Recap Video - Meharry
S.M.I.L.E Program Recap - Howard
Program Partners
Together, our partners support mentorship, health literacy, and a more diverse healthcare workforce.
The S.M.I.L.E. Student Dashboard
Explore 30+ dental career pathways, unlock scholarships and resources, earn badges, and connect with mentors and peers all year — not just during the summer program.
New here? Sign up
Create your free student account in a few minutes. Students under 18 will need a parent or guardian to approve it by email.
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Sign in to pick up where you left off — your saved career pathways, resources and badges are waiting.
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Review the sample schedule to understand the week's flow. We look forward to meeting the next cohort of future healthcare leaders.