2025-2026 DASH Into Dentistry Application

Program Participant Application

Please complete the form below in it's entirety to apply for a spot in this program.
Dash into Dentistry is a FREE one-day interactive program that offers high school students who have an interest in dentistry and oral health the opportunity to spend a day at the campus of the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans.

Students explore the fields of dentistry and oral health by practicing techniques and participating in hands-on activities relating to dentistry, dental hygiene, dental forensics and dental lab technology, in addition to receiving LSU-School of Dentistry admissions information and interacting with current dental students.

Application Deadline is November 21st. All applicants will be notified after the deadline has passed and all applications have been reviewed by staff. Email notifications will be sent to all students concerning the status of their acceptance. Students that are accepted will be required to confirm their partication via an online link in the acceptance email.

This program is open to students residing in the following parishes: Ascension, Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Grant, Iberville, LaSalle, Livingston, Pointe Coupee, St. Helena, Rapides, Vernon, West Baton Rouge, West Feliciana, and Winn. Students that are selected to participate must arrange their own transportation to and from the central meeting place in Baton Rouge, LA.
Student Applicant Information

How can we get in touch with you?
Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Gender*
Race / Ethnicity:*

African AmericanAmerican IndianAsianCaucasian (White)HispanicPacific Islander
Name of High School Currently Attending:*
Current Grade Level*
Graduation Year*
Current Cumulative GPA*
Must be at least a 2.5
Email Address (DO NOT USE YOUR SCHOOL EMAIL)*
@gmail.com; @yahoo.com; @icloud.com
Mobile Phone Number*
I grant Central Louisiana AHEC the ability to send relevant text messages to the mobile number provided for program application status and other program-related notifications. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe from text messages.
Home Phone Number*
Hometown Parish*
Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Physical Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Your Parent/Guardian's Contact Information

We need to stay in touch with your parent/guardian too.
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Parent Email*
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Phone Number*
Tell us about yourself

What do you want us to know about you?
Have you applied for this program before?*

YesNo
How did you hear about this AHEC program?*

AHEC Ambassador at your schoolAHEC Flyer/ Poster at your schoolAHEC Representative / Presentation at your schoolPrevious participantSchool Guidance CounselorSocial media
List up to 3 health careers that you are interested in:*
Have you completed any other Central LA AHEC programs?*

A-HEC of a SummerCI:HealthcareDay with the DoctorsHealthcare Heroes ExpeditionM.A.S.H.Camp Fast ForwardMedStartFuture Health HeroesNone
T-Shirt Size:*

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Medical Information

This is important for us to know in case you are in need of medical treatment while participating in our program.
Do you have any medical conditions?*

YesNo
Do you require special assistance in order to participate?*

YesNo
If yes to either question above (medical condition or special assistance), please explain below:
Name of Health Insurance Company*
Please upload a CLEAR photo of your health insurance card.*

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Please use the space below to tell us more about yourself in at least 100 words (i.e., why you want to participate, what led you to consider a healthcare career, what makes you a highly qualified candidate, etc.).*
Additional REQUIRED Documents

The following documents are required as part of your completed application. All attachments MUST be CLEAR and LARGE enough to read.
Upload a CLEAR copy of your current/ most recent OFFICIAL high school transcript. (This is obtained from the guidance counselor. Report cards are not accepted. If the document is not clear, the application will be considered incomplete.*

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Upload a CLEAR copy of your LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION from a teacher, counselor, or principal. (If the document is not clear, the application will be considered incomplete.*

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Student Applicant Signature*

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Parent Signature*

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Program Participant Application

Student Applicant Information

Your Parent/Guardian's Contact Information

Tell us about yourself

Medical Information

Additional REQUIRED Documents