20 Corporate Woods Blvd.
Suite 602
Albany, New York 12211
ph: 518-465-0044
fax: 518-465-3219
alt: 800-255-2100
nysdf@nysdental.org
Copyright 2008, New York State Dental Foundation.
All Rights Reserved.
New York State Dental Foundation Releases Report
Regarding Data Collected from the 2008 Dentist Survey on
the Issuance of Volunteer Licenses

Amidst the current concerns regarding dental care among rural areas and under-
served populations, the New York State Dental Foundation sought to collect data
regarding the response New York State dentists would have to the issuance of
volunteer licenses. The survey was conducted in March 2008 by sending out 2,900
print surveys to a sampling of dentists who were  forty-nine years of age or older.
The survey was responded to by 761 dentists, therefore nearly one-third of the
recipients responded to the questionnaire.

Overall the survey found that 96% of respondents were in favor of the Board of
Dentistry being able to issue volunteer licenses to retired dentists so that they
would be able to treat under-served populations.

The New York State Dental Foundation has prepared this report to share with
you the findings of the survey. The report is also intended to demonstrate the
willingness of New York’s dentist to reach out and be a part of a solution to
ensure that all New Yorkers have access to quality oral health care.




Copyright 2008 by the New York State Dental Foundation. All rights reserved. This report is available
for download. Permission to reproduce this report for noncommercial, education purposes with display
of attribution is granted. Other requests for permission to reprint or for additional print copies of this
report should be directed to Joseph Amodeo or made in writing to the New York State Dental Foundation,
20 Corporate Woods Blvd., Suite 602, Albany, NY 12211.