The true cost of applying to dental school: Diversity in the dental profession

Assessing the pipeline: Perceived barriers to applying to dental school among pipeline program alumni

“…Developing solutions in dental education to minimize the barriers to applying to dental school experienced by URM students is a critical next step. A series of proposed interventions was outlined in a Journal of Dental Education perspective paper published in 2020, The true cost of applying to dental school: Diversity in the dental profession 24 . The proposed interventions, which include addressing the cost of DAT study materials, dental school applications, interviews, and implementing cultural competency training are relevant to both the financial and social barriers that emerged from this study and others 7,9,10 …”

The Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Non-cognitive Factors in Dental Students

“…The cost of applying to dental schools is multi-faceted and presents several barriers that may deter financially disadvantaged and underrepresented minority (URM) students and those from diverse backgrounds from applying. 29 Experiencing adversities can profoundly affect a student's sense of self, motivation, and relationship management. [30][31] 34 The survey question in the study also indicated that counseling, nutrition workshops, and fitness classes were the top three resources that students expressed interest in for managing stress and emotional well-being.…”

The impact of COVID‐19 on dental school admissions: A student and faculty perspective

“…Harris et al reported on income disparities in the applications received by dentistry programs, and many resource-scarce applicants who have been financially impacted. 2 Marginalized and rural applicants from lower socio-economic backgrounds may have chosen not to apply in the 2020-2021 cycle due to financial burdens of the pandemic and lack of access to reliable, fast-paced Internet service, in addition to other perceived barriers, which compromised dental schools' mission to increase student diversity. 3 Additional restrictions caused by the pandemic meant that many prospective applicants were unable to shadow dentists in 2020 and 2021, and therefore compromised their ability to learn about dentistry and demonstrate their suitability for dental practice during the application and interview phases.…”

“…reported on income disparities in the applications received by dentistry programs, and many resource‐scarce applicants who have been financially impacted. 2 Marginalized and rural applicants from lower socio‐economic backgrounds may have chosen not to apply in the 2020‐2021 cycle due to financial burdens of the pandemic and lack of access to reliable, fast‐paced Internet service, in addition to other perceived barriers, which compromised dental schools’ mission to increase student diversity. 3 …”