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Area of Science:

  • Oral health
  • Health disparities
  • Workforce diversity

Background:

  • The US oral health care workforce lacks sufficient racial and ethnic diversity.
  • This disparity fails to meet the needs of a diverse population.
  • Persistent health disparities are linked to this lack of diversity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review findings from a national survey of underrepresented minority dentists.
  • To provide recommendations for enhancing diversity in the dental profession.

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  • National survey of underrepresented minority dentists.
  • Review of survey findings.

Main Results:

  • Insufficient racial and ethnic diversity in the US oral health workforce.
  • Identified challenges and opportunities for increasing diversity.

Conclusions:

  • Enhancing diversity in the dental profession is crucial.
  • Recommendations are proposed to address workforce diversity and reduce health disparities.