Internship

Job Description

Job Description

Columbia Dental Internship Program – Fall 2026

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 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!

Physical Demands:*

• Ability to be physically mobile (stand, walk, reach, climb, bend) and also the ability to stand for prolonged periods throughout the day/work hours when needed
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate medical equipment, keyboard, copier, telephone, and the ability to write/type
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds occasionally

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Note: The organization reserves the right to change the responsibilities and duties of this or any position at any time due to business necessity, with or without notice. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the sole duties and responsibilities required of any particular position within the organization. Employees may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically listed on this job description. Columbia Dental is an equal-opportunity employer.