Delaware Code Title 16. Health and Safety § 9942. Purposes of the Board

(1) Accredited general practice residencies in dentistry at any general hospital in the State that will provide a comprehensive postgraduate training program pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 11 of Title 24.

(2) Expansion of opportunities for Delaware residents to obtain dental education and training at all levels.

(3) A strengthening of the factors favoring the decision of qualified dental personnel to practice in Delaware, including, but not limited to, tools such as loan repayment programs as approved by the Delaware Health Care Commission.

(4) Dental needs of the community at large and particularly those who do not have ready access to dental care.

(5) Expansion of opportunities for Delaware residents to obtain training at a reasonable cost in the dental professions.

(6) Incentives for qualified personnel in the dental professions to practice in Delaware.

(7) Support of graduate and postgraduate training programs, including emphasis on those programs targeted to meet the State's health-care needs.