Dental Education In The United States And Canada: The Carnegie Foundation For The Advancement Of Teaching, No. 19 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258568184)

""Dental Education In The United States And Canada: The Carnegie Foundation For The Advancement Of Teaching, No. 19"" is a book written by William John Gies, a prominent American biochemist and dental researcher. The book provides a comprehensive overview of dental education in the United States and Canada, with a particular focus on the history, development, and current state of dental schools and their curricula. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific aspect of dental education. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of dental education in North America, from the early days of apprenticeship training to the establishment of formal dental schools in the late 19th century. Subsequent chapters explore topics such as the structure and governance of dental schools, the training of dental faculty and staff, the role of research in dental education, and the challenges facing dental education today.Throughout the book, Gies draws on his extensive experience as a dental educator and researcher to provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the current system of dental education. He also offers recommendations for how dental schools can better prepare their students for the challenges of the modern dental profession, including the need for more interdisciplinary training and greater emphasis on evidence-based practice.Overall, ""Dental Education In The United States And Canada: The Carnegie Foundation For The Advancement Of Teaching, No. 19"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and current state of dental education in North America. It offers a detailed and insightful analysis of the challenges facing the dental profession and provides valuable guidance for how dental schools can adapt and improve to meet these challenges.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William John Gies
ISBN-10: 1258568187
ISBN-13: 9781258568184
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 02/16/2013
Pages: 716
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.19lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.50d