The eligibility requirements noted below is a summary of what is required in order to be eligible and participate in this loan repayment program. For detailed information, please visit the website below:
http://www.ok.gov/health2/documents/Application%20Guidelines%20May%202008.pdf
Eligibility To Participate In The Program
1. Receipt of a dental degree from an accredited U.S.dental school within the previous (5)years.
2. Completion of all requirements to receive an active unrestricted license to practice dentistry in the State of Oklahoma at the time the service obligation begins.
3. Demonstrate financial need with outstanding eligible dental school loans.
4. The commitment to establish a practice, located in an Oklahoma Dental Health Professional Shortage Area (DHPSA).
5. Fulfillment of all applicable requirements of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to qualify as a Medicaid Dental Provider at the time the service obligation begins.
6. Agree that during the service obligation/contract period, a minimum of 30% of participant's patients treated are Medicaid recipients at the time of treatment, or 30% of the patient visits are by Medicaid recipients.
7. Maintain a full-time general or pediatric dental practice at the established DHPSA practice site(s) described in the service contract.
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