Continued vigilance: enhancing diversity in dental education.
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Dr. Sinkford is Associate Executive Director and Director, Center for Equity and Diversity; Dr. Valachovic is Executive Director; and Ms. Harrison is Director of Program Services, Center for Equity and Diversity—all at the American Dental Education Association. Direct correspondence to Ms. Sonja Harrison, American Dental Education Association, 1400 K Street, NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC 20009; 202-289-7201 phone; 202-289-7204 fax; [email protected].
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of dental education
دوره 70 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006