American Dental Education Association Primary Influence on Choice of Dentistry as a Career, 2006 Source: American Dental Education Association: 2006 Senior.

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


Reasons Why Students Pursue Career in Dentistry, 2006

Source: American Dental Education Association; 2006 Senior Survey


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.



Rating of “Service” to Certain Demographics of the Population as Reason to Pursue Dentistry, 2006



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


Income of Dental School Students’ Parents, 2006



Immediate Practice Plans of U.S. Dental School Graduates, 1980 – 2006 (of those entering private practice upon graduation)



Percentage of New Dental School Graduates Applying and Accepted to Postdoctoral Education Programs, 1992 – 2006


GPR and AEGD Programs Specialty Programs

American Dental Education Association Primary Influence on Choice of Dentistry as a Career, 2006 Source: American Dental Education Association: 2006 Senior.

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