National Practice Patterns and Trends in Post-Graduate Trained Dentists
2019-2020
A 2017 review of graduate dental education described modern training programs but little is known about the composition and distribution of these trainees once in practice. This study expanded upon the prior study “Practice Patterns of Post-Graduate Dental Residency Completers from Select HRSA-Funded Primary Dental Care Training Programs” and examined the practice patterns of all post-graduate dental trainees utilizing the American Dental Association (ADA) Masterfile and associated databases. The project both provides the most updated information on this highly trained sector of the dental workforce, and assesses what data are required for a comprehensive policy-relevant monitoring the pipeline of providers beyond advanced training.
This research resulted in 2 journal articles in a special edition of the Journal of Dental Education:
