To apprise these students of the educational and career opportunities available to them in dental and basic science research, oral health care and oral health education. Brief presentations on hygiene care given at Forsyth are also available. TOP Half-Day Workshop Half Day Workshops at Forsyth. Invites interested high school students to Forsyth for a presentation on EOP, a history and tour of Forsyth, and facilitation of a student selected hands-on laboratory experience.
Students have the opportunity to discuss their experience as a group.
TOP Summer Internship Invites minority students who show initiative to participate in a full-time, paid summer internship experience in biomineralization, cytokine biology, electron microscopy, immunology or periodontal microbiology. There are also limited internship opportunities in the area of hygiene. One teacher intern also participates in this program. Carries out research projects on key issues related to dental caries and periodontal disease involving staff from both institutions. Through the activities of the Minority Center, all participating personnel will become explicitly aware of the need to improve oral health delivery to minority communities.