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February 1, 2004 | Journal Article
Volunteer-based clinics have existed in the United States for decades providing health care to the uninsured and underinsured. These free clinics all share a common dependence on volunteer staff and philanthropic provision of financial and non-finan ...
National Program
To assist dental schools.
January 1, 2009 | Book
Paul Brodeur, a freelance journalist and frequent contributor to the Anthology series, concludes, although initiatives such as the Dental Pipeline Program can have a beneficial effect, the problem of poor oral health is so severe and the disparities so extensive that it will require a large infusion of public and private capital to have a significant impact.
December 1, 2005 | Program Result
An Indiana University team organized a series of one-day dental clinics in Northern Indiana to treat Amish children for tooth decay and other oral health problems.
September 1, 2003 | Program Result
The Institute for Healthcare Improvement adapted the organization's existing model for health care improvement processes, known as the Breakthrough Series, for use on the Internet.
March 1, 2000 | Program Result
The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, State of Minnesota Department of Health, worked to improve both needs assessment and support services for recruitment and retention in the state's rural areas.
November 19, 2012 | Program Result
RWJF's Dental Pipeline Program helped dental schools increase access to dental care for underserved populations through expanded community-based education and recruitment of underrepresented minority and low-income students.
May 1, 2011 | Journal Article
An evaluation of the Pipeline program's impact on dental school seniors' public service plans found that while overall the program lacked significant impact, students' access to loan repayment programs was the most significant predictor of their plans for public service.
February 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Altruism, a selfless concern for the welfare of others, determines whether dentists are willing to serve disadvantaged populations. This study examined demographic characteristics that influence altruism among dental students the authors evaluated the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Dental Pipeline Program.
January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The Pipeline program significantly increased senior dental students' selection of extramural community rotations.