american dental education association primary influence on choice of dentistry as a career, 2006...
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American Dental Education Association
Primary Influence on Choice of Dentistry as a Career, 2006
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
Family member or friend who is not a dentist
Awareness of dental market trends
My family dentist
Family member or friend who is a dentist
% of Students
Source: American Dental Education Association: 2006 Senior Survey
American Dental Education Association
Reasons Why Students Pursue Career in Dentistry, 2006
Source: American Dental Education Association; 2006 Senior Survey
American Dental Education Association
Timing of Decision to Pursue Career in Dentistry, 2006
Two-thirds of dental school seniors reported they made the decision to pursue dentistry sometime after entering college.
One-third of students made the decision before college; almost one-fourth decided during high school; and about 12% decided before high school.
Source: American Dental Education Association; 2006 Senior Survey
American Dental Education Association
Rating of “Service” to Certain Demographics of the Population as Reason to Pursue Dentistry, 2006
Source: American Dental Education Association; 2006 Senior Survey
American Dental Education Association
Education of Dental School Students’ Parents, 2006
Parents of dental school students are well educated
Average education of dental students’ parents is greater than that of the U.S. population in general
Source: American Dental Education Association, 2006 Senior Survey
American Dental Education Association
Income of Dental School Students’ Parents, 2006
Source: American Dental Education Association, 2006 Senior Survey
American Dental Education Association
Immediate Practice Plans of U.S. Dental School Graduates, 1980 – 2006 (of those entering private practice upon graduation)
Source: American Dental Education Association, 2006 Senior Survey
American Dental Education Association
Percentage of New Dental School Graduates Applying and Accepted to Postdoctoral Education Programs, 1992 – 2006
Source: American Dental Education Association, 2006 Senior Survey
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