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Diversity Matters: Advancing Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research Leaders

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2023 AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting

The 2023 AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition provided dental, oral, and craniofacial health scientists with the opportunity to present, discuss, and critique their latest and most cutting-edge research at a 100% in-person gathering in Portland, Oregon. The meeting was attended by 2,054 individuals from 39 countries.     

The recordings in this library from the meeting are a selection of the science that was presented at the Annual Meeting. These recordings give you the opportunity to participate in the meeting and hear from leading researchers. The recordings include IADR Distinguished Lecture Series speakers and symposia from a collection of scientific groups and networks.

This session can be purchased as part of the full meeting recordings within the product bundles





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Session Description 
The session takes a step forward towards establishing an equitable and civil culture within the dental research enterprise and reducing barriers to racial equity in the dental research workforce. It will specifically support undergraduate, dental, and graduate students within underrepresented populations to build peer networks and establish novel mentoring relationships. The student cohort will have opportunities to – have a conversation of what is the AADOCR, learn of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within AADOCR as well as opportunities and potential benefits for student memberships. Professors will discuss their experiences as a researcher within the dental health space, their career trajectories and what it means to be a researcher from a minority population within the current research and social climate. The cohort will also explore current research as they converse directly with other student researchers thereby providing the unique opportunity to form a sustainable network amongst their peers across institutions; therefore, increasing prospects for the cohort to access meaningful professional relationships, safe spaces, and tap into collaborative fora. This initiative also provides a framework for the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion to intentionally support this cohort through future scheduled interactions using digital platforms to facilitate growth and career development to support skillset development, knowledge acquisition, confidence building and cultural competence.

Learning Objectives
  • Facilitate the building of a peer network of diverse dentists and DOC researchers.
  • Provide firsthand experiences and best practices regarding navigating a career in DOC research.
  • Provide opportunities for students to speak directly to and develop relationships with mentors within the DOC research space
Presentation Date
Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Presenters
  • Sylvia A. Frazier-Bowers - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the AADOCR
  • Effie Ioannidou - Navigating a Career in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research
  • Keith A. Mays - Traversing My Career Trajectory
  • Marcia Sampaio Campos - Researching with a Diverse Point of View
Sponsoring Groups/Networks
Committee on Diversity and Inclusion

CE Credits
1.5 Hours

Financial Interest Disclosure:
NONE

Not eligible for individual purchase must purchase as part of a meeting bundle.