The growth in the number of women in dentistry may expand the capacity of the oral health delivery system to better meet the needs of
Home school: Dr. Paulette Lucario conducts a science experiment with her three children. A New Day for Dentistry is a new ADA campaign that celebrates
Smile Tank: Jessica Meeske, D.D.S., holds a giant check after winning the inaugural Smile Tank contest, a contest organized by the ADA Diversity and Inclusion
Las Vegas — Panelists shared various ideas for how the American Dental Association can create a culture of inclusion and belonging within the dental profession
Celebration: Hispanic Dental Association volunteers host a Sept. 24 health fair, in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, at the Puentes
The Women in Dentistry Leadership Series at SmileCon will amplify the influence of women in dentistry with programming that highlights their viewpoints on the subjects
Do you have the best idea on how to advance diversity and inclusion in the dental profession? The ADA Diversity and Inclusion Committee launched Sept.
Future dentists: From left to right (top row), Jamyla Young; O’Maya Brown; Kadiatou Barry; Frandy Castellano Guttierez, Alexis Jackson, MaTeenah Ige; (second row) Charity Turnboe;
Three dental organizations have united in the name of health equity. The Diverse Dental Society comprises three minority oral health professional organizations: the Hispanic Dental
The racial mix of the dentist workforce does not reflect the U.S. population with Black and Hispanic dentists significantly underrepresented in the profession, according to
Women in the workforce: The percentage of dentists who are women is growing, reflecting the gender parity now seen in dental school graduates. Graphic courtesy
