Delta Dental of Missouri · 13 hours ago
Data Science Intern
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Internship
Onsite
InternDelta Dental of Missouri is seeking a Data Science Intern to work on real-world medical data science use cases with a strong focus on computer vision. The intern will gain hands-on experience with tools like YOLOv8 and Azure while contributing to projects involving image preprocessing, model training, and evaluation.
Insurance
Responsibilities
Solving real-world dental imaging and X-ray analysis challenges using advanced computer vision and AI technologies
Owning and contributing to the full computer vision pipeline for dental X-ray analysis, including image extraction, preprocessing, normalization, and classification
Designing, training, evaluating, and deploying deep learning models for object detection, instance segmentation, and keypoint detection (e.g., YOLOv8-based models)
Performing tooth detection, segmentation, tooth number attribution, and anatomical landmark detection
Converting pixel-level model outputs into real-world clinical measurements (e.g., bone loss in millimeters)
Building scalable inference pipelines, model orchestration workflows, and visualization/QA tooling
Managing and supporting data labeling workflows, including defining label schemas, QA processes, and gold-standard datasets
Collaborating closely with dental subject matter experts, hygienists, and technical team members to ensure clinical relevance and project success
Visualizing data, model outputs, and results and presenting findings to technical and business stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Pursuing or completed bachelor's degree from an accredited college required; degrees in computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, or related fields preferred
Experience in Python and PyTorch or other modern deep learning frameworks
Strong experience with computer vision techniques, including image classification, instance segmentation, and keypoint/landmark detection
Ability to independently own systems and projects end-to-end
Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills
Motivated with a strong interest in learning new skills and tasks
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines
Proven subscription to the company's core values of integrity, trust and respect, innovation, stewardship, excellence, and celebration
Preferred
Hands-on experience with YOLOv8 for detection, segmentation, and/or keypoint modeling strongly preferred
Familiarity with data labeling tools and workflows (e.g., V7 or similar platforms) a strong plus
Experience translating model predictions into deterministic, rule-based or guideline-driven logic
Company
Delta Dental of Missouri
Delta Dental of Missouri is a nonprofit 501(c)4 organization with a social mission to improve oral health in the communities we serve.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Rob Goren
President & CEO
Barbara Bentrup
Chief Financial Officer & Corporate Counsel
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