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Dental student attrition.

D R DeMarais

    Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
    |May 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Dental school attrition rates have decreased, with recent freshmen showing a 3.5% withdrawal rate. National averages indicate a 7% attrition by graduation, stemming from academic and personal issues, with higher rates observed in women.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Education
    • Student Attrition
    • Higher Education

    Background:

    • Student attrition in dental schools presents a significant challenge to workforce development.
    • Understanding the factors contributing to withdrawal is crucial for improving retention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze current attrition rates in US dental schools.
    • To identify the primary reasons for student withdrawal.
    • To examine demographic differences in attrition, specifically gender.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of national freshman enrollment data in US dental schools.
    • Categorization of withdrawal reasons into personal and academic factors.
    • Correlation of academic difficulties with course types (nonclinical vs. technique).

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  • Assessment of the predictive power of Dental Admission Test (DAT) scores.

    • Main Results:

    • Recent dental school freshman attrition rates have decreased to 3.5%.
    • Overall national attrition rate is projected at 7% by graduation.
    • Student withdrawal is equally attributed to personal and academic problems.
    • Academic issues are more prevalent in nonclinical courses than technique courses.
    • DAT scores significantly predict academic difficulties.
    • Attrition rates are higher for women than for men, with no identified cause.

    Conclusions:

    • While overall attrition has declined, a notable percentage of dental students still withdraw.
    • Both personal and academic factors contribute equally to student attrition.
    • Targeted academic support, particularly in nonclinical areas, may improve retention.
    • Further research is needed to understand and address the higher attrition rate among female dental students.