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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Rural Health Workforce
  • Longitudinal Studies

Background:

  • Limited longitudinal data exists on rural dental education outreach.
  • This study evaluates the impact of a Rural Clinical Placement Program (RCPP).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of the RCPP on dental graduate practice locations.
  • To assess rural workforce outcomes over five graduate years.

Main Methods:

  • Tracked 397 dental graduates' work locations (2009-2013) in 2015 and 2017.
  • Utilized faculty lists, phone calls, online searches, and questionnaires.
  • Performed univariate and multivariate statistical analyses.

Main Results:

  • RCPP participation was linked to a 2.16-fold increased likelihood of rural practice.
  • RCPP participation nearly doubled rural retention (PR=1.93) from 2015-2017.
  • Prior rural experience and intentions independently predicted rural employment and retention.

Conclusions:

  • The RCPP positively impacts rural dental employment and retention.
  • Pre-existing rural interest and experience are key predictors for rural dental practice.