Third Annual Dental Health Summer Institute

Old Dominion University's School of Dental Hygiene and Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation hosted their third annual Dental Health Summer Institute from June 24-28. The program teaches high school students about dental health sciences and opportunities at ODU to pursue a career in the industry. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Assistant Professor Emily Ludwig watches as a student lines the X-ray machine up with the model. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Students practice using the equipment on their own. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Assistant Professor Emily Ludwig shows a student how to use an X-ray machine for dental exams. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Lecturer Adaira Howell watches as a student practices using the X-ray machine. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Lecturer Adaira Howell guides a student on how to use X-ray equipment during a dental exam. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Senior Lectuer Dr. Lee Melvin explains to students the different ways teeth can be bleached. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Senior Lecturer Dr. Lee Melvin shows students examples of dental impressions. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Lecturer Adaira Howell holds the model in place for a student practicing how to scan someone's teeth. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

Assistant Professor Emily Ludwig smiles as a student correctly lines the machine up with the model. Photo Nicholas Clark/ODU

A professor shows a student how to use dental equipment.

A student practices using dental equipment.

A professor shows a student how to use a piece of dental equipment.

A professor shows a student how to use dental exam equipment.

A professor holds up a model set of teeth.