title: Work.
abstract: The very nature of work is changing because of rapid social change, a culture of abundance, and the ability to substitute information for equipment, inventory, and other material aspects of value creation. In America, we are experiencing an erosion of the concept of a "job," a dramatic shift to service and information as the basis for value added, market commercialism, and the importance of the self-managed career. In some of these areas, dentistry has been consistent with the patterns of innovation--even being a model in some cases. There are also areas where dentistry is moving in contrary directions.
authors.forename: David W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Chambers
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002321:Career Choice; D002322:Career Mobility; D003729:Dental Care; D003815:Dentists; D004651:Employment; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D040541:Marketing; D009790:Occupations; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011215:Practice Management, Dental; D014937:Work