Ronald Gorter

Ronald Gorter, PhD, is a psychologist specialized in behavioural aspects of dentistry and dental education. He is Associate Professor at the Academic Centre for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), The Netherlands. Ronald teaches communication skills, health education, and behavioural aspects of working as a health professional to both dental students and graduated dentists. Student professional development and professionalism are also among his educational topics. His research focuses on communication and career aspects of general dental practitioners, and more precisely on staff communication, work stress, burnout, and job satisfaction. He is former Director of Education at ACTA. Ronald is ADEE Executive, represents ADEE on the Platform for Better Oral Health in Europe, and is Editor in Chief of the European Journal for Dental Education. He is (co-)author of about hundred Dutch and international professional and scientific publications.