Orthodontic Resident Scholarship Application

Apply for the WildSmiles Braces® Orthodontic Resident Essay Scholarship.  Applicants must be orthodontic residents currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited orthodontic program recognized by the American Association or Orthodontists (AAO).

Please use the form below to complete your entry:

Your Name (required)

Your Phone Number (required)

Your Email (required)

Name of the school you are attending (required)

Projected graduation date (required)

Please complete an essay (maximum of 500 words) below on the theme of "The importance of patient engagement and the personal approach to care."(required)

Once you have completed the essay, simply hit the submit button. A confirmation of your entry will appear on this page.

Scholarship Program Details:  The scholarship is for $1000 and the funds awarded by WildSmiles Inc. are to be used for tuition and books only.  Applicants must be orthodontic residents currently enrolled and in good standing at an accredited orthodontic program recognized by the American Association or Orthodontists (AAO).  Once awarded, a check will be written to the recipient’s enrolled school and credited to academic costs.  This scholarship is non-renewable and only awarded for one semester cycle.  Recipients are only eligible to receive the scholarship once during their lifetime.  Essays will be reviewed by a panel of independent judges and the recipient will be notified via email or phone.  The recipient will be publicly announced in May and December each year on the WildSmiles website and social media platforms.  An announcement will also be published in the AAO Bulletin and eBulletin.

Application Deadlines:  April 15th and November 15th each year.

The WildSmiles Commitment to Patient Engagement and Care:

Through the development of Designer Braces, WildSmiles Inc. is committed to enhancing the braces experience for patients and redefining doctor and patient engagement during treatment.

Designer Braces allow orthodontic providers to empower patient self expression with a responsible treatment option. WildSmiles Inc. is proud to offer the only braces that turn correction into expression. We are excited to learn of your ideas about patient engagement and care through the orthodontic treatment experience.

QUESTIONS?

Media contact: Mr. Davin Bickford
scholarship@wildsmilesbraces.com
855.398.WILD(9453)