Dental Hygiene Internship Opportunity for Pediatric Office — Summer 2026 at Lalor Family Dental

Village of Endicott, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pediatric Patient Care, Clinical Support, Infection Control, Office Support, Child-Centered Communication, Time Management, Dental Technology Use

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Location: Dinosaur Dental Internship Dates: May 20 – August 14, 2025 Application Deadline: April 30th Availability Requirement: Must be available on May 20th for orientation and cannot miss more than 5 days throughout the internship. About the Internship Are you a student pursuing a career in dental hygiene and interested in working with children? Our Dental Hygiene Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a pediatric dental practice, where you'll learn to provide compassionate and effective care to young patients in a fun, friendly, and fast-paced environment. This program is ideal for students preparing to apply to dental hygiene school or for students who have completed their first year in hygiene school and are looking to build foundational skills in preventive oral care, patient education, and infection control. Interns work under the mentorship of experienced dental hygienists and assistants, with increasing responsibility as confidence and skills develop. Program Structure Duration: May 20 – August 14, 2025 Orientation: Mandatory full-day orientation on May 20 Time Commitment: Interns must be available for the majority of the internship period (maximum of 5 excused absences) Training: 2–3 weeks of structured onboarding and clinical training Supervision: Daily mentorship from licensed dental hygienists, assistants, and pediatric dental professionals Key Responsibilities Pediatric Patient Care: Help prepare children for hygiene appointments, offer reassurance, and contribute to a fun and welcoming environment. Clinical Support: Assist with room setup, xrays, charting, sterilization procedures and educational activities focused on teaching children about oral hygiene. Infection Control: Follow strict sterilization and safety protocols to ensure a clean, compliant, and child-safe environment. Office Support: Support the office with a variety of tasks including inventory, greeting patients and upholding the cleanliness of the office Skills You’ll Develop Child-Centered Communication: Learn age-appropriate ways to explain procedures, manage dental anxiety, and engage children in their oral health. Time Management : Practice organizing appointments and prepping rooms efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. Dental Technology Use: Familiarize yourself with pediatric dental charting software, radiography systems, and intraoral camera tools. Benefits Hands-On Pediatric Experience: Build practical experience working with children—an asset for any future dental hygienist. Professional Mentorship: Receive guidance from dental hygienists and pediatric care experts who can support your academic and career goals. Academic Enhancement: Some colleges may offer credit or certification for participation—consult your academic advisor for program eligibility. Ideal Candidates Students pursuing a path toward dental hygiene school Interested in pediatric care and working with children Dependable, compassionate, and enthusiastic about learning Gain clinical experience in a fun, child-focused dental setting and take the next step toward your hygiene career! Hourly rate: $16.00 Lalor Family Dental is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from consideration for employment because of race, religion, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, gender dysphoria, marital or family status, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics or carrier status, arrest or conviction record, domestic violence victim status, or any other legally protected class or status. Furthermore, we will not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment of our employees by co-workers, supervisors, customers, or vendors. This commitment extends to our policies on recruiting, advertising, hiring, placement, promotion, training, transfer, wages, benefits, termination and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

Interns will assist in preparing children for hygiene appointments and provide clinical support in a pediatric dental practice. They will also follow infection control protocols and support office tasks.