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Atchison, Kathryn A.; Cheffetz, Susan E. – Journal of Dental Education, 2002
Surveyed directors of programs in postgraduate education in general dentistry (PGD) about critical issues facing their programs. Identified 12 themes: lack of postdoctoral applicants; student quality; professionalism and attitudes; number of postdoctoral positions; lack of funding; quality of facilities; special patient care; program curriculum;…
Descriptors: Dental Schools, Dental Students, Dentistry, Graduate Study
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Atchison, Kathryn A.; Bachand, William; Buchanan, C. Richard; Lefever, Karen H.; Lin, Sylvia; Engelhardt, Rita – Journal of Dental Education, 2002
Compared the program characteristics of the postgraduate general dentistry (PGD) training programs sponsored by the military and the Veterans Health Administration (VA). Gathered information on program infrastructure and emphasis, resident preparation prior to entering the program, and patients served and types of services provided. Programs…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, Client Characteristics (Human Services), Comparative Analysis, Dentistry
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Atchison, Kathryn A.; Dolan, Teresa A. – Journal of Dental Education, 1990
This paper describes the rationale for and the development of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI). The GOHAI has demonstrated a high level of internal consistency and reliability. Poor GOHAI scores were significantly correlated to having fewer teeth, wearing a removable denture, and perceiving the need for dental treatment.…
Descriptors: Client Characteristics (Human Services), Dentistry, Geriatrics, Health Needs