General and pediatric dentists and registered dental hygienists are eligible to apply for the
Primary Care Provider Loan Repayment Program through the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH). This program is designed to provide educational loan repayment assistance to eligible dentists providing care to underserved Iowans. Recipients must complete a minimum of two years (four years if half-time) of service at an eligible practice site, which includes public entities, non-profit private entities, and for-profit health facilities operated by a non-profit organization. In addition, the site must be located in a
federally designated health professional shortage area (HPSA). The first deadline for this program is Tuesday, August 3.
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