title: How dentists see themselves, their profession, the public.
abstract: The public traditionally has held dentistry in high regard as a profession. But some recent evidence suggests a decline in public confidence--a fact that may be affecting the way dentists view themselves. What should and can be done?
authors: Department of Dental Public Health and Hygiene, University of California, San Francisco.
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Gerbert
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Bernzweig
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Bleecker
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Bader
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Miyasaki
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology; D003815:Dentists / Q000523:psychology*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D011639:Public Opinion; D012649:Self Concept; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States