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Ethics, Empathy, And The Education Of Dentists, David A. Nash
Ethics, Empathy, And The Education Of Dentists, David A. Nash
Oral Health Science Faculty Publications
Professional education in dentistry exists to educate good dentists-dentists equipped and committed to helping society gain the benefits of oral health. In achieving this intention, dental educators acknowledge that student dentists must acquire the complex knowledge base and the sophisticated perceptual-motor skills of dentistry. The graduation of knowledgeable and skilled clinicians in dentistry is a necessary, but not sufficient, condition for ensuring quality oral health care. The further requirement is the commitment of graduates to applying their abilities with moral integrity: providing appropriate and quality care in their patients' best interest. Ultimately, good dentistry depends on individuals committed to treating …
Adding Dental Therapists To The Health Care Team To Improve Access To Oral Health Care For Children, David A. Nash
Adding Dental Therapists To The Health Care Team To Improve Access To Oral Health Care For Children, David A. Nash
Oral Health Science Faculty Publications
Oral Health in America: A Report of the Surgeon General, and the subsequent National Call to Action to Promote Oral Health, contributed significantly to raising awareness regarding the lack of access to oral health care by many Americans, especially minority and low-income populations, with resulting disparities in oral health. The problem is particularly acute among children. The current dental workforce in the United States is inadequate to meet the oral health care needs of children. It is inadequate in terms of numbers of dentists, as well as their geographic distribution, ethnicity, education, and practice orientation. Dental therapists, paraprofessionals …
The Feminine Mystique In Dental Education: A Feminist's Challenge, David A. Nash
The Feminine Mystique In Dental Education: A Feminist's Challenge, David A. Nash
Oral Health Science Faculty Publications
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