Among 47 respondents from 26 Florida institutions offering allied dental health education programs, 66% have no established technical skill standards for admissions; a sizeable number felt the need for uniform published standards. Although a majority had some knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 96% responded negatively regarding its…

Federal laws protecting those with disabilities from discrimination are reviewed, and court decisions that have interpreted federal law are examined to see how the respective interests of professional disabled students and school administrators were treated. Implications for dental schools are considered. (Author/MSE)