Evolving demographics of advanced dental education.
The numbers of dental school graduates and students enrolled in post graduate programs have increased. Decreases are noted in the enrollment in Periodontics and Prosthodontics programs and a marked increase in the enrollment in Pediatric Dentistry programs. A review of these changes, by gender and race/ethnicity provides an overview of the future demographics of the profession. Some concerns regarding the future are considered.
Department of General Dentistry, Stony Brook University, New York, USA. hwaldman@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
H Barry
HB
Waldman
Steven P
SP
Perlman
Debra A
DA
Cinotti
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