The document presents a Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) special report on dental care for the handicapped. The nature and extent of the problem of providing dental services to the handicapped population is examined. The handicapped population is defined and their oral health status reviewed. Factors contributing to the poor oral…

The present study was conducted and designed to: (1) evaluate the adequacy of existing dental manpower supplies in New York State; (2) analyze and make projections of trends in New York's supply of dentists and in the demand for dental services; (3) determine whether or not a shortage of dentists is to be expected in New York; and (4) make…

A total of 84 citations is included in this bibliography. In addition, about one third of the articles have been abstracted; the rest are reviewed but not summarized. In general, the abstracted articles are judged to be the most useful in the conduct of this particular study, which evaluates the current position of minority students in dental…

A survey of dentists found that 48 percent supported a mandatory fifth year of dental training. Main reasons for support were the need for more instructional time and need for a transition year. Individual choice, no value in a fifth year, mentoring available elsewhere, and cost were cited in opposition. Differences existed among respondents who…

This paper is the report of a research project that focused on the professional socialization of dental students in the context of interaction with faculty, other students, the structured curriculum, and patients. Four sets of questions regarding the advantages of dentistry, the disadvantages of dentistry, the characteristics of the dental…

In this synopsis of a longer report, information on the formation of Black medical and dental schools and the growth of medical and dental education for Blacks from 1740 to the present is described. Historical and cultural factors affecting the entry of Blacks into the dental profession are emphasized. (RLV)

Through a process involving identification of priorities and implementation of strategic initiatives to address them, the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Dentistry has begun a process of curriculum reform. Several stages of reevaluation and the need for sensitivity and patience are anticipated, but a better environment for learning…

This paper discusses the advantages of using both qualitative and quantitative methodological procedures in investigating attitudinal and perception changes in the population studied. This project is part of a 4-year longitudinal study involving 24 dental students and 29 faculty members of a new southern dental school. The paper reviews some of…

The differentiation of the workforce in dentistry (dentists, dental auxillaries, others) is discussed in terms of its history, the development of the specialties, and advanced education. ADA policy and requirements are reported, including those dealing with ethics, specialization, development of general practice residencies, and needs for advanced…

An extension of earlier research into the growth of dentistry in the United States found that the profession maintained its economic strength relative to the economy, growing at a somewhat faster rate, that inflation was less, and that growth was not adversely affected by the recession of 1978-84. (Author/MSE)

Practicing dentists were surveyed concerning their information needs and stresses in serving terminally ill patients, and dental schools were surveyed concerning current and projected curricula in death education. The results of the study and their implications are discussed. (MSE)

Dr. George Blue Spruce, Jr., who became the first American Indian dentist in 1956, shares his views on health professions for Indian young people, as well as his own experiences. Resources for prospective dental students, information on the Society of American Indian Dentists, and inspiring stories of American Indian healers are provided. (CDS)

This paper provides a progress report on a study of a new dental school that departs from the traditional approach to professional socialization by channeling its students into clinic experience early in the first year of training. Based upon data from the first 2 years of a 6-year longitudinal investigation, the study focuses on the first class…

Considered the problems of dental educators and the dental profession in Europe. (Author/RK)

Comparison of the National Board Examination performance of dental students who did and did not participate in a review course found that the course was most effective in areas covered during the greatest number of terms, were presented most recently, or had the least number of topics in the examination. (MSE)