Abstract
This article argues that federal oversight of academic dentistry by the US Department of Education (DOE) is essential to maintaining academic quality, professional standards, financial accessibility, and ethical governance. It examines the role of the DOE in the accreditation process, preserving access to financial aid, ensuring licensure eligibility, and upholding civil rights protections. The authors contend that proposals to dismantle the DOE risk undermining quality assurance, public trust, and equitable access to the profession. Without viable alternatives, preserving federal oversight remains an ethical imperative to protect students, patients, and the integrity of the dental profession.
Recommended Citation
Talley, Jennifer and Olszewski, Linda
(2025)
"The Ethical Imperative of Preserving Federal Oversight in Academic Dentistry,"
Journal of the American College of Dentists: Vol. 92:
No.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/jacd/vol92/iss1/5
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