Activity ID
10706Expires
January 1, 2025Format Type
Journal-basedCME Credit
1Fee
$30CME Provider: AMA Journal of Ethics
Description of CME Course
Background: Access to dental care in mixed-race and predominantly African American wards in the District of Columbia (DC) was investigated in relation to community development.
Methods: This study used high-resolution geographic information system (GIS) tools to map all general dentistry and periodontal practice locations in DC wards. The spatial analysis contextualized each ward’s land use and demographic data obtained from DC government reports.
Findings: The analysis revealed inter-ward inequity in dental care access, which was measured by proximity to and number of dental clinics in each DC ward. Residents in affluent wards had access to many dental practices and superior amenities. Residents in wards poorly served by public transportation and with few resources had few, if any, dental clinics.
Conclusions: Dental practices are inequitably distributed across DC wards. DC policy should prioritize community development specifically, resource allocation and community outreach to promote health equity and improve access to and quality of dental care among residents of color.
Disclaimers
1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.
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Educational Objectives
1. Explain a new or unfamiliar viewpoint on a topic of ethical or professional conduct
2. Evaluate the usefulness of this information for health care practice, teaching, or conduct
3. Decide whether and when to apply the new information to health care practice, teaching, or conduct
Keywords
Ethics, Dental Medicine, Medical Education and Training, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Competencies
Medical Knowledge, Professionalism
CME Credit Type
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
DOI
10.1001/amajethics.2022.41
