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Beyond the operatory: from patients to population.

John Yamamoto1

  • 1Wilson, Jennings, Bloomfield, University of California Los Angeles Venice Dental Center, Division of Public Health and Community Dentistry, UCLA School of Dentistry, 90291, USA.

Journal of the California Dental Association
|September 17, 2005
PubMed
Summary

The United States faces a shortage of dental public health specialists, with declining numbers entering the field. This article details one dentist

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Public Health
  • Health Workforce Studies
  • Career Transitions

Background:

  • A critical shortage of dental public health specialists exists in the U.S.
  • The number of dentists pursuing careers in public health is decreasing.
  • Identified barriers and disincentives hinder entry into dental public health training and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the personal transition from private practice to public health dentistry.
  • To provide insights into the challenges and motivations for career change in dental public health.

Main Methods:

  • Personal narrative and reflective account.
  • Qualitative description of a career transition experience.

Main Results:

  • Details the journey of a dentist moving from private practice to public health.
  • Highlights the factors influencing this specific career shift.

Conclusions:

  • Personal experiences can illuminate broader issues in the dental public health workforce.
  • Understanding individual transitions may inform strategies to address workforce shortages.

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