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Dental Student Symposium

June 27, 2026

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Beyond the Chair: Dentistry with Purpose is an educational symposium designed for dental students and emerging professionals exploring meaningful, purpose-driven careers in dentistry. This event brings together dental leaders, specialists, and industry professionals for conversations on career pathways, wellness, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and the future of oral healthcare.

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  • 25%

    of all children from low income families do not see a dentist before kindergarten

  • 4M+

    children do not receive dental care because their families cannot afford it

  • 42%

    of children between ages 2 and 11 are living with an untreated cavity, mostly in their primary teeth

  • 34M

    hours of missed school amongst children each year caused by tooth pain

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