When it comes to advancing dental workforce equity and improving oral health outcomes, creating meaningful mentorships is key. This is vital for those from historically underrepresented backgrounds who have limited access to professional and academic role models. Mentorship ensures exposure, resources, and opportunities in dentistry are more evenly distributed. Learn how effective mentoring amplifies change and elevates dentistry for all.
Learning Objectives:
Discuss how a diverse dental workforce can increase access to care and improve oral health outcomes.
Explore ways mentorship can be a tool for increasing enrollment of HURM students in dental school.
List successful action steps that mentors can use to connect with their mentees.
