Presents findings of the annual analysis of dental school applicant numbers and characteristics conducted by the American Dental Education Association. There were 7,412 applicants to dental schools in 2001, and 57.6% were enrolled in 2001. Provides other data about applicants and admissions. (SLD)

Uses data from the annual American Dental Education Association survey of applicants and enrollees to assess trends over the past 10 years, including the decline in applications beginning in 1998 after several years of increases. Also provides information on quality of applicants, gender, and race/ethnicity. Discusses reasons for the application…

Analysis of characteristics of students (n=1,684) using the Postdoctoral Application Support Service found significant differences in applicants to various program areas. Applicants to pediatric programs had the most varied characteristics; applicants to oral and maxillofacial surgery were the most homogeneous. The study provides baseline data for…

The factors that influence the size and makeup of the applicant pool for dental education are identified: costs, predental education, demographic trends, resistance from the profession, and higher education trends. The decrease in the applicant pool and what dental schools might do to offset the effects are discussed. (MLW)

A letter sent to 58 dental schools asking for entrance applications and information typically sent to applicants elicited information about marketing practices. Findings suggest that dental schools are not doing a good job of marketing their programs to prime prospects, not responding personally, and not reading information requests carefully.…

Entering dental students' attitudes toward social and professional health care issues in six successive classes in one school were assessed on six scales. Results show significant differences on at least one scale each year, longer term differences on four scales, and a weak association between attitudes and student background and characteristics.…

A mathematical model for predicting the size of the dental school applicant pool using the number of Dental Admission Test participants is presented. (MSE)

A seven-step dental school recruitment program includes: (1) a marketing survey; (2) a plan based on survey data; (3) recruiting materials; (4) alumni involvement throughout the state; (5) publicity in state high schools and colleges; (6) recruiting in targeted high schools and colleges; and (7) a mailing list for follow-up. (MSE)

The declining medical school applicant pool is examined as it affects or is affected by the profession itself, medical education, and the changing economics of health care delivery. (MSE)

The potential effects of required postdoctoral dental training programs on the predoctoral applicant pool, predoctoral curriculum, patient pool, faculty and administration, student, specialty and postgraduate programs, and general practice residency and advanced general dentistry programs are examined. (MSE)

A survey of dental hygiene program directors (n=107) revealed that in associate degree/certificate and bachelor's programs, applicants, class size, and student achievement have declined since 1957 but student age and experience have increased. In addition, students tend to be female Caucasians. Recruitment and labor market implications are…

A study of the dental school applicant pool, measured by the number of individuals taking one of two standardized dental school entrance examinations, found substantial changes in the last 15 years. Applicant pool differences in Canada and the United States and probable reasons for those differences were also analyzed. (MSE)

Presents trend data concerning the current number of programs and positions in postdoctoral dental education, and examines applicant trends in postdoctoral dental education, as background for examining needs and issues that will emerge as a mandatory year of postdoctoral dental education is implemented. Factors influencing student plans to pursue…

Future demand for professional education is examined through demographic trends, enrollment trends, professional manpower demands, the role of values and attitudes, and the current responses of the professional schools to change. (MSE)