Dental Intern

We are seeking a motivated Pre-Dental or Pre-Medical Intern to join our dental practice in Hoboken.

This is a hands-on clinical internship designed for students or gap-year candidates who are serious about pursuing dentistry or medicine and want meaningful exposure to patient care, clinical workflows, and modern digital dentistry.

Our practice takes a comprehensive, whole-patient approach to care, integrating dental and medical considerations to support long-term oral and systemic health, with a strong focus on pediatric and family-centered treatment.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a closely mentored environment, with direct exposure to advanced clinical dentistry, patient communication, and digital workflows. The role also offers the opportunity to learn within a practice connected to academic and clinical institutions, including Columbia University.

This is not a shadowing-only position—you will be actively involved in clinical and operational support.

ResponsibilitiesClinical & Operatory Support

• Clean and turn over operatories between patients
• Assist chairside as needed, including suctioning and patient support
• Support doctors and clinical team during procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms and maintain clinical readiness
• Assist with sterilization and instrument organization

Digital Dentistry Support

• Assist with iTero digital scanning workflow (patient preparation, scan assistance, data handling under supervision)
• Take clinical photographs for documentation and treatment planning
• Assist with CBCT workflow preparation (patient positioning and setup; no interpretation required)

Patient Education & Communication

• Support creation of patient education materials
• Use Canva to develop visual guides and treatment education tools
• Help simplify treatment explanations for patients and families
• Communicate clearly and professionally under clinical supervision

Clinical Documentation Support

• Assist with organizing clinical notes and documentation
• Support basic written summaries under supervision

Qualifications

• Current Pre-Dental or Pre-Med student (or strong interest in healthcare field)
• Interest in dentistry and hands-on clinical experience REQUIRED
• Comfortable working in a clinical, patient-facing environment
• Strong communication skills (clear, professional, and empathetic)
• Fast learner with strong attention to detail
• Reliable, organized, and proactive

Preferred Experience

• Prior dental shadowing or assisting experience
• Familiarity with dental terminology or clinical environments
• Exposure to iTero scanning or dental photography
• Experience with Canva or visual design tools
• Interest in pediatric, preventive, or integrative health approaches

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• Hands-on exposure to modern clinical dentistry (not just observation)
• Experience in a comprehensive, whole-patient dental care model
• Direct mentorship in a small, closely guided clinical setting
• Exposure to digital workflows including scanning and clinical imaging
• Opportunity to learn patient communication and education strategies
• Connection to an academic and clinical network, including Columbia University affiliation
• Compensation based on experience

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person