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Women in Prosthodontics: A Brief Look at Pioneers, Leaders, and Inspirers
Author(s) -
Afshari Fatemeh S.,
Yuan Judy ChiaChun,
Sukotjo Cortino
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of prosthodontics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.902
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1532-849X
pISSN - 1059-941X
DOI - 10.1111/jopr.12600
Subject(s) - prosthodontist , prosthodontics , bridge (graph theory) , admiration , excellence , medicine , certification , medical education , dentistry , psychology , management , political science , social psychology , surgery , law , economics
Abstract There are several women pioneers in prosthodontics, and each deserves recognition and admiration for all she has achieved in helping bridge the gender gap in dentistry. Women have come a long way from being first depicted as a thieving woman assistant in early 1523 to becoming award‐winning, Board‐certified clinicians, program directors, department chairs, and deans of dental schools. However, current female resident membership in the American College of Prosthodontists is less than 40%. Women in leadership roles are still scarce, and advancement is still needed. This article provides a brief summary of the history of prosthodontics, highlighting prominent women prosthodontists and their stories, while providing inspiration for future prosthodontists, men as well as women.