Journal of dental education
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Dental school deans were surveyed to update and expand the profile of a dean developed in a 1999 survey and to assess whether the profile has changed since the initial survey. The demographic characteristics and qualifications of dental school deans were similar in 1999 and 2002. The dean turnover rate and average length of deanship have not significantly changed since 1990. ⋯ Dental school deans are almost always full professors with tenure and have had significant administrative experience as department chairs and assistant/associate deans and have served on boards outside of their institution. Deans typically are scholars with multiple published journal articles, textbooks, or chapters and have been the principal investigator for grants and contracts. This information provides insight into the background necessary to become a dental school dean and the qualities sought by dental schools.