Dummett C O
J Natl Med Assoc. 1989 Mar;81(3):307-20.
Brief highlights of the careers of 13 Afro-American dentists have been presented. Their professional lives demonstrated both a commitment to the advancement of dentistry and a dedication to the betterment of humanity. Of the 13, three spent their professional lives exclusively in dental education, research, and public health. The remaining 10 were dental clinicians who served patients with competence, care, and concern. Additionally, they contributed to dentistry's image and progress by improving medicodental relations, pioneering in university dental education, engaging in philanthropy, qualifying for dental specialties, exerting leadership in dental professional organizations, integrating dentistry in hospital care, solving community health problems, and participating in all aspects of dental journalism. A sizable portion of their energies was expended in enhancing the quality of life in their communities and the nation.
本文介绍了13位非裔美国牙医职业生涯的简要亮点。他们的职业生涯既体现了对牙科事业发展的执着，也展现了对人类福祉的奉献精神。在这13人中，有3人一生都致力于牙科教育、研究和公共卫生领域。其余10人是牙科临床医生，他们以专业、关怀和关切的态度为患者服务。此外，他们还通过改善医疗与牙科的关系、开创大学牙科教育、投身慈善事业、获得牙科专业资格、在牙科专业组织中发挥领导作用、将牙科融入医院护理、解决社区健康问题以及参与牙科新闻工作的各个方面，为牙科的形象和发展做出了贡献。他们将大量精力投入到提升所在社区乃至整个国家的生活质量上。
