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Examining Gender Differences in Faculty Promotion Among Canadian Dental Schools
Roba Ramadan1, Lauren Williams1, Michelle F Siqueira1
1College of Dentistry, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Journal of Dental Education
|October 3, 2025
Summary
Canadian dental schools show more women graduating but a significant gender gap persists in faculty and dean positions. Further research is needed to address these disparities in academic dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Academic Dentistry
- Gender Studies
- Higher Education Leadership
Background:
- Limited research exists on gender disparities in Canadian academic dentistry and leadership roles.
- Understanding gender trends is crucial for promoting equality in dental education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess gender trends in Canadian dental school faculty, deanships, and student cohorts.
- To explore faculty perceptions of institutional gender equality.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of public website data from all 10 Canadian dental schools.
- Anonymous survey distributed to 518 faculty members.
- Statistical analysis using IBM SPSS 28.0 to identify significant gender differences.
Main Results:
- Women graduates outnumbered men by 12.3% (2019-2024), a trend not reflected in academic faculty.
- Statistically significant gender gaps were found in professor positions (p=0.019) and dean roles (p<0.001).
- Over 50% of faculty were unsure or agreed that gender influenced career progression and wage negotiation.
Conclusions:
- Despite progress, significant gender gaps persist in Canadian dental schools' faculty and leadership.
- Initiatives like mentorship, parental support, and improved data are needed to achieve gender parity.
- Further research on gender in dental specialties and potential wage gaps is recommended.
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