title: A state-supported incentive program and distribution of dental manpower.
abstract: To encourage dental health practitioners to practice in areas of low dentist/population ratios, an Educational Loan Program has been set up in North Carolina. Through practicing in areas of designated shortage, graduates can fulfill their loan obligations.
mesh_terms: D003815:Dentists / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D006076:Government; D006801:Humans; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D009042:Motivation; D009657:North Carolina; D012424:Rural Population; D013335:Students, Dental; D014146:Training Support; D014481:United States