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Pediatric dentists: evolving demography.

H B Waldman1

  • 1Department of Dental Health, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York, Stony Brook 11794-8715.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|March 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

The gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in advanced dental education programs has changed. This evolving demography in pediatric dentistry offers opportunities for improved services to American youth.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Public Health
  • Demographics

Background:

  • The composition of enrollees in advanced dental education programs is evolving.
  • Understanding demographic shifts is crucial for healthcare professions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the changing gender, racial, and ethnic distribution of enrollees in advanced dental education programs between 1983 and 1988.
  • To explore the implications of these demographic shifts for pediatric dentistry and services to American youth.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of enrollment data for advanced dental education programs.
  • Examination of demographic trends over a defined period (1983-1988).

Main Results:

  • Significant changes in the gender, racial, and ethnic distribution of enrollees were observed.
  • The data indicates a diversifying student body in advanced dental programs.

Conclusions:

  • The evolving demography in pediatric dentistry presents positive role models.
  • This demographic shift offers an opportunity to enhance dental services for American youth.

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