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Workforce Contributions to Advancing Oral Health Equity: Howard University's Orthodontic Program
Racine Ramanand1, Kathy Marshall1, Minxuan Lan2
1College of Dentistry, Howard University, Washington, DC 20059, USA.
Dentistry Journal
|March 27, 2026
Summary
Howard University
Area of Science:
- Oral Health Disparities
- Health Workforce Diversity
- Orthodontic Education
Background:
- Health disparities impact healthcare access, with oral health disparities disproportionately affecting underrepresented minorities (URM).
- Low minority representation in orthodontics exacerbates access barriers.
- Racial concordance between patients and providers is linked to improved health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate Howard University's Orthodontic Residency Program's impact on workforce diversity.
- To assess the program's role in expanding orthodontic care access for minority populations.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of orthodontic graduates from 2009-2024.
- Collected demographic data, practice locations, and board certification status.
- Assessed practice locations for Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation and community demographics.
Main Results:
- 39.4% of graduates practice in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) area.
- 30% of graduates practice in HPSAs, serving underserved populations.
- 53% of graduates practice in majority-minority communities, with a trend towards 100% board certification by 2024.
Conclusions:
- Howard University's program successfully trains underrepresented minority orthodontists.
- Graduates significantly improve access to specialized orthodontic care in underserved and majority-minority communities.
- The program demonstrates a commitment to clinical excellence and community service through its diverse alumni.
Keywords:
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