Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 123, Issue 12, 72-78
Copyright © 1992 by American Dental Association
How dentists see themselves, their profession, the public
B Gerbert,
J Bernzweig,
T Bleecker,
J Bader,
and
C Miyasaki
Department of Dental Public Health and Hygiene, University of California, San Francisco.
The public traditionally has held dentistry in high regard as a profession. But some recent evidence suggests a decline in public confidence--a fact that may be affecting the way dentists view themselves. What should and can be done?