The Federal Grant Award R25DE034582, provided by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) under the Oral Diseases and Disorders Research program (CFDA 93.121), supports the ADA Forsyth Student Scholars (FSS) Summer Internship program. This $135,000 grant, awarded on December 11, 2024, funds a 5-year initiative to provide mentored research experiences and college/career readiness training for 10 high school students from underrepresented and educationally disadvantaged communities. The program aims to increase diversity and inclusion in oral health research and the dental workforce by exposing these students to cutting-edge science, developing their research skills, and fostering their interest in oral health-related careers. Key components include individualized mentoring, laboratory research, seminars, and soft skills development to prepare participants for further study and future roles as dentist-scientists addressing oral health disparities.