Smile Makers

Building Hawaii's Dental Workforce

Hawaii is facing a shortage of dental professionals, which means that patients may have a difficult time accessing dental care, especially in rural areas. By promoting oral health careers to Hawaii residents, we can provide kamaʻāina with in-demand careers while increasing access to oral health care.

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Our commitment to Hawaii's oral health workforce

  • Education

    We educate Hawaii residents on the various oral health careers available to them, and on how to make those careers a reality. We also empower educators in teaching their students about oral health careers.

  • Opportunity

    We create and highlight opportunities for people interested in oral health careers to explore their interests, whether that be through hands-on experience or by learning directly from oral health professionals.

  • Support

    We support individuals pursuing oral health careers by offering scholarships and loan repayment assistance, and can foster professional connections within the dental community.