MEDscienceDental
The MEDscienceDental Program provides an immersive, hands-on learning environment for high school students interested in science and medicine, particularly in oral health. Students actively engage in simulated medical cases and dental scenarios, gaining valuable insights into dentistry and and its relationship to overall health.
Participants will learn essential clinical skills related to oral healthcare while exploring various aspects of dentistry. Students will meet dental professionals as well as dental students at Harvard School of Dental Medicine who can share their journey in the dental field, helping students discover rewarding careers in dentistry.
Program Highlights
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Learn about oral health and dental diseases by treating “patients” in the HMS MEDscience high-tech simulation lab. Gain skills to evaluate, diagnose, and treat our life-like, interactive patients. Work alongside dentists, physicians, and dental students in a specialized small group.
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Learn hand skills such as placing IV’s, suturing, tooth carving, taking impressions, digital scanning of the mouth, and filling tooth cavities. Explore and practice the artistry of dental procedures and gain a sneak peek into the world of dentistry.
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Experience a day in the life of students at the Harvard School of Dental and learn from faculty and residents. Envision yourself as a future dental practitioner and foster a passion for oral healthcare.
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Designed to spark curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork, skills that prepare you for college, work, and life, the MEDscience@HMS Dental Program inspires students to delve into the fascinating world of dentistry, equipping them with both knowledge and practical skills essential for a future in the field.
“The simulations and skills, it really showed me how much I want to go into the medical field. This experience was truly life changing.”
— Student
At a glance
Program Duration
MEDscienceDental, 5-day
Monday 8:30–3:30 Eastern Time
Tuesday-Thursday 9:00–3:30
Friday 9:00–2:00
Location
MEDscienceDental program meets at Harvard Medical School, 210 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115.
Program Fees
MEDscienceDental 5-day program fee is $2800
Fee includes scrubs , all program materials, snacks and lunch
HMS MEDscience provides a limited number of scholarships to Boston area students. The Scholarship Application Form can be found in the application.
Housing
HMS MEDscience Summer Programs are non-residential programs. Housing and travel are not included and are the responsibilities of families/guardians. Students must be accompanied at their local accommodations by parents/guardians or responsible adults for the duration of the program.
Eligibility
Students must be in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 at time of application.
Alumni of MEDscienceClinical, MEDscienceLAB, or MEDscienceLAB Forensics programs, semester or summer, are not eligible to apply, as some material will be similar.
MEDscienceDental Program Dates
Thank you for your interest in our programs. Please join our mailing list for updates about future programs.
2026 Session
Session 9: August 3-7
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