You are now viewing 11 - 20 of 51 results
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
In this article from a supplement to the Journal of Dental Education, one dental school details how it nurtured an environment of diversity over the past decade, resulting in enrollment of first-year underrepresented minority students more than tripling.
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
In the final chapter to a supplement in the Journal of Dental Education, Dr. Marc Nivet asserts, ?the Pipeline Program was a tremendous success,? as he reflects on lessons learned from the groundbreaking effort to increase diversity in 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.
April 1, 2006 | Program Result Report
The Dental Assistant Training Program at the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery has provided disadvantaged, minority residents of northern Manhattan with tuition-free training to become qualified dental assistants.
November 19, 2012 | Program Result Report
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.
June 17, 2013 | Story
Gavin, who has served as national program director since 1993, will relinquish his role as director this year.
December 19, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
The RWJF Diversity Matters Podcast Series features host Jacinta Gauda in conversation with leaders and subject matter experts on practical ways to support diversity and inclusion.
November 19, 2012 | Story
The Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry expanded community-based education and increased the number of patients who received dental care as a Round 2 participant in RWJF's Dental Pipeline Program.
November 19, 2012 | Story
As a Round 2 participant in RWJF's Dental Pipeline Program, Baylor College of Dentistry at Texas A&M Health Science Center expanded its Bridge to Dentistry program for underrepresented minority and low-income students.
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.