David J. Kenny,Shelley McKellar
Transforming Dentistry: The Rise and Near Demise of Dentistry at Western University
Transforming Dentistry: The Rise and Near Demise of Dentistry at Western University
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The dental program at Western University has a rich history of ambitious plans, contentious leadership, and influential faculty and students. Transforming Dentistry, by David J. Kenny and Shelley McKellar, explores the program's development from 1965 to 2015, highlighting its unique aspects and comparing it to other Canadian schools.
Format: Hardback
Length: 392 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2022
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
The history of the dental program at Western University is a captivating and gritty tale of grand visions, strong personalities, and contentious leadership. Spanning the years from 1965 to 2015, Transforming Dentistry delves into Western University's ambitious endeavors to establish and position a dental program within a health sciences complex. It explores the practical challenges encountered in implementing a curriculum and building a new school, as well as the profound influence of key dental faculty, community dentists, and students in shaping the program. Additionally, the book sheds light on the near closure of the school during the 1990s.
David J. Kenny and Shelley McKellar, in their comprehensive work, meticulously detail how and why the training of dentists underwent a transformative shift driven by science, technology, and individual educators. The book specifically focuses on the unique aspects of Western's dental program and compares it with the programs offered at nine other Canadian schools.
Today, Western dentistry boasts a strong reputation, a testament to the ambitious visions, professional commitment, and unwavering leadership exhibited by London dentists and university educators over more than five decades. This remarkable journey showcases the enduring impact of dedication, collaboration, and innovation in shaping the field of dental education and practice.
Weight: 720g
Dimension: 235 x 159 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487529895
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