1. Seniors' Pursuit of Advanced Education, 2001-2017
Applied for Dental Postdoctoral or Advanced Education Program
Did Not Apply for Dental Postdoctoral or Advanced Education Program
2001
47.6%
52.4%
2002
48.9%
51.1%
2003
49.0%
51.0%
2004
48.8%
51.2%
2005
47.5%
52.5%
2006
2007
47.3%
52.6%
2008
48.1%
51.9%
2009
49.6%
50.4%
2010
49.5%
50.5%
2011
50.0%
2012
2013
48.7%
51.3%
2014
50.8%
49.2%
2015
47.2%
52.8%
2016
48.4%
51.6%
2017
47.0%
53.0%
Source: American Dental Education Association, Survey of Dental School Seniors, 2017 Graduating Class