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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.
April 12, 2011 | News Release
RWJF program officer honored for promoting diversity and inter-professional education in health care.
April 18, 2011 | Video/Story
Diversity in the health care workforce is a guiding principle of all Foundation programs.
March 1, 2002 | Story
In 1991, Dr. Ebert finally found a way to bring his dreams to fruition, when he discovered an organization that could provide him with enthusiastic support - Apple Tree Dental of Minneapolis.
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.
January 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The Pipeline program significantly increased senior dental students' selection of extramural community rotations.
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Using various combinations of focused approaches, dental schools increased enrollment of underrepresented minority and low-income students by 25 percent, according to this chapter in a supplement to the Journal of Dental Education
July 29, 2008 | Program Result
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium led two outreach trips of local and national dental leaders and professionals to educate them about the use of dental health aide therapists to provide dental care to rural Alaska residents.
October 8, 2009 | Program Result
Leah Tate, DDS, grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and was an undergraduate biology major at Spelman College.
October 8, 2009 | Program Result
Like many Latino children, Esther Lopez, D.D.S., M.P.H., served as her parents' primary translator at their many doctor visits.