Carlos S. Smith, DDS, MDiv, FACD - Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Director of Ethics Curriculum and Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry
A Clarion Call to Leaders in Dentistry
Professionalism Ethic for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Carlos S. Smith, DDS, MDiv, FACD Guest Editor
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he American College of Dentists and its leadership are no strangers to breaking barriers along the lines of diversity, equity and inclusion. The College has a place in the history of organized dentistry leadership with the ascension of the late Dr. Juliann Bluitt Foster to its presidency in 1994. Dr. Bluitt Foster broke the glass dental leadership ceiling as both a woman and African American. Nearly 30 years later, non-white females rank at the top of the list of the least likely candidate for dental organization presidencies.1
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