Growing the Dental Workforce to Serve Rural Communities: University of Washington’s RIDE Program

The most important thing a dental school can do to address the needs of older adults, who are disproportionately represented in rural areas, is to help get appropriately trained dentists out there. Accomplishing this task requires a vision for building a pipeline of dental graduates and supporting them in their practices, so they can find long-term sustainable, rewarding work in these communities.