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PAPERBACK ISBN: 0-88258-228-3 $27.95 224 pages; 5.5 x 8.5 inches
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Profile of the Negro in
American Dentistry by Foster Kidd
Profile of the Negro in American Dentistry by Foster Kidd traces the unique history of blacks in the profession of dentistry. Written by a black dentist who has long been involved in the national politics of dentistry, this book, in addition to serving as a much-needed historical resource for scholars and practitioners, offers invaluable career guidance for students interested in pursuing dentistry as a vocation. It moves lay and scholarly readers alike along an historical continuum that spans nearly three centuries from 1697 to the modern era, celebrating the advances in dentistry achieved by black men and women who struggled to gain acceptance in a profession that is part of the backbone of the American middle class. Profile of the Negro in American Dentistry is an authoritative commentary on both the historical and practical aspects of African American involvement in the dental profession. The organizing efforts of several blacks, mostly from Howard University Dental School, to establish the National Dental Association (NDA) is a compelling story related in depth in this rich volume, which describes how these pioneering professionals reacted to the institutionalized and systematic denial of qualified blacks to practice dentistry. The book’s numerous useful appendices provide data on black employment in dental professions; black dentists practicing in the United States (1930-1970), including a geographical breakdown; a guide to dental school admissions requirements; and information on scholarship and loan sources.
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