Victimization experiences, internalizing problems and family bonds among adolescents from the UK: multi-group structural equation modeling using an intersectionality-informed approach.

Adolescents from marginalized backgrounds are at increased risk for victimization experiences, which was shown for ethnic minorities and females. However, an intersectional approach has rarely been taken in research. Using the Understanding Society Youth Panel, multigroup structural equation models were conducted to identify cross-group variation among adolescents aged 10-15 years in the relation between victimization experiences (verbal, physical and cyberbullying, discrimination) and internalizing problems (loneliness, emotional problems, life satisfaction), along with a mediating effect of family bonds (family support, parental communication).

Predoctoral US dental school applicants and first-time, first-year enrollees, 2023 Entering Class.

Purpose/objectives: This article aims to provide an overview of the characteristics of applicants and first-time, first-year enrolled predoctoral oral health students in the 2023 Entering Class, while highlighting trends over the past decade.

Methods: The study employs a descriptive analysis of predoctoral US dental school application data sourced from the ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (ADEA AADSAS) and Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Services (TMDSAS) portals.

Results: Between 2013 and 2023, the number of first-time, first-year enrollees increased by 14%.

Trends in dental school faculty: An analysis of the results of the 2021‒2022 ADEA Dental School Faculty Demographic Census and 2018‒2019 ADEA Survey of Dental School Faculty.

Purpose/objectives: Each year, American Dental Education Association (ADEA) collects data on U.S. dental school faculty demographics, compensation, and vacant and lost positions.