Future of Dentistry

The workgroup brings together dentists with diverse backgrounds and specialties. Members apply thoughtful engagement and critical thinking to examine complex issues facing the profession. Ranging from dental students and early-career dentists to those with more than three decades in practice, members represent nearly every practice path — public health, federally qualified health centers, dental school faculty, military service, private practice and specialty and group practice, including DSOs. Many also hold leadership and service roles such as state-appointed task forces, editorial positions at professional journals, academic lecturing and volunteer leadership within organized dentistry at all levels.