Oral Sciences PhD Program Enrollment, Graduates, and Placement: 1994 to 2016.
For decades, dental schools in the United States have endured a significant faculty shortage. Studies have determined that the top 2 sources of dental faculty are advanced education programs and private practice. Those who have completed both DDS and PhD training are considered prime candidates for...
| Published in: | Journal of Dental Research Vol. 97; no. 5; pp. 483 - 492 |
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Sage Publications Inc.
May2018
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