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Increasing access to care with diversity.

Ryan K Edmunds1

  • 1Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, 8601 Aldeburgh Dr., Richmond, VA 23294, USA. edmundsrk@vcu.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|September 7, 2006
PubMed
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Increasing diversity in dental schools is crucial for improving access to dental care. A diverse oral health workforce better serves underserved communities and promotes equitable care for all patients.

Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Dental Public Health
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Lack of diversity among oral health professionals is a significant barrier to dental care access for racial and ethnic minorities.
  • Minority patients often prefer providers of their own background, who are more likely to practice in underserved areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the impact of diversity in dental schools on the oral health workforce and patient care.
  • To highlight the role of dental school admissions in addressing disparities in dental care access.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing surveys and studies on dental care access, workforce diversity, and patient preferences.
  • Analysis of the relationship between dental school diversity and graduates' practice patterns.

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Main Results:

  • Increased diversity in dental schools can motivate all students, not just minorities, to serve underserved populations.
  • Diverse student bodies enhance the educational experience and foster a commitment to equitable care.

Conclusions:

  • Admissions committees should re-evaluate criteria to build diverse dental school classes representative of national diversity.
  • Enhancing diversity in dental education is essential for expanding oral health services to all societal segments.