Introduction to section: Dentistry and primary care--an evaluation of postgraduate general dentistry training.

Dr. Atchison is Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Management, UCLA School of Dentistry; Dr. Mito is Professor and Associate Dean, Clinical Dental Sciences, UCLA School of Dentistry; Dr. Lefever is Academic Coordinator, UCLA School of Dentistry; Mr. McCauley is Special Assistant to the Chancellor, University of California, Santa Barbara. Direct correspondence and requests for reprints to Dr. Kathryn A. Atchison, Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Knowledge Management, UCLA School of Dentistry, Room 53-042/Center for the Health Sciences, Los Angeles, CA 90095; 310-825-6544 phone; 310-794-7734 fax; [email protected].