Non-clinical Experiences Influence Dental Students' Career Plans to Care for the Underserved.

Equitable dental care across U.S. populations remains a national concern.

Outcomes from the Health Resources and Services Administration's Dental Faculty Development Program.

Purpose/objectives: While the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) requires programs to conduct faculty development, implementation of faculty development activities vary widely. Faculty development programs can enhance teaching, research, and leadership skills needed to transition from clinical practice to teaching. In 2012, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded 6 institutions to plan, develop, and operate programs for training oral healthcare providers who plan to teach in general, pediatric, public health dentistry, or dental hygiene.