The Federal Poverty Level Does Not Meet Data Needs of the California Legislature
Published Date: August 01, 2007
This study examined the factors influencing the proportion of underrepresented minority students (URM) in dental schools. Using a comprehensive recruitment model, it considered the relative importance of community characteristics (population demographics, oral health policies, dental care system and university environment), dental school characteristics (Pipeline-supported, mission and financing) and community-based dental education (CBDE) characteristics of the dental school on recruitment of URM students. Data come from a national survey of dental school seniors and a variety of publicly available sources.

Publication Authors:
  • Ronald M. Andersen, Ph.D.
  • Daisy C. Carreon
  • Judith-Ann Friedman
  • Sebastian E. Baumeister
  • Abdelmonem A. Afifi
  • Terry T. Nakazono
  • Pamela L. Davidson
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