NDA Statement on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The National Dental Association (NDA), founded in 1913, has served the marginalized and oppressed since its inception. As an organization comprised of a racial minority population within the dental profession who have frequently faced discrimination and bigotry, we stand in solidarity with all other populations that have historically suffered similar indignities and recognize that a broad diversity of experience, perspective and identity across race, gender, sexual orientation is essential to establishing an equitable healthcare system and a just society.
The NDA’s position on Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) is aligned with its longstanding advocacy for the underserved and its continuing struggle for health equity. We promote justice in the dental profession, in healthcare generally and in the public square. The NDA encourages diversity by providing a safe and welcoming environment for our members, our staff, and our partners without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. The NDA advocates for the expansion of access to healthcare for all people. The NDA is a JEDI organization that continues to advance its historic mission to provide high quality oral healthcare to the communities we serve.
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Clinical or Tenure-track Faculty – OPRM
The University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry is searching for a full-time clinical or tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Oral Pathology, Radiology & Medicine. Major responsibilities include: • Active participation in the departmental faculty...
University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Dentistry: Full-time Tenured/Tenured-Track Faculty
University of Maryland Department of Microbial Pathogenesis The University of Maryland, Baltimore, School of Dentistry is searching for a full-time tenured/tenure-track faculty member in the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis. We are seeking outstanding scientists...
Assistant or Associate Dean for Research in the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research
The University of Iowa's College of Dentistry is seeking a tenure-track faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Dean for Research at the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research. Major responsibilities include: -Providing research and scholarly leadership for the...
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Henry Schein, National Dental Association, and Schattner Foundation Advance Dental Careers in Underrepresented Communities
Second Year of Innovative S.M.I.L.E. Healthcare Pathway Program Empowers Young Minds to Change the Face of Diversity in Dentistry August 29, 2024 06:30 AM ET MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Henry Schein, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSIC), the National Dental Association...
Flossline – Summer 2024
S.M.I.L.E. Healthcare Pathway Program Announces Strategic Expansion With Leading Dental Industry Partners
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The S.M.I.L.E. (Student Mentoring with Immersive Learning and Enrichment) Healthcare Pathway Program, a leader in advancing oral health equity, is pleased to announce the addition of several prominent organizations as supporters of...