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Do we really want a quick fix?

R A Chate1

  • 1Orthodontic Department, Essex County Hospital, Colchester.

British Dental Journal
|March 31, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Dental professionals should adopt a structured, long-term approach to continuing professional development. Avoid short-term courses that offer quick fixes for complex clinical issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Medicine
  • Professional Education

Background:

  • Continuing professional development (CPD) is crucial for dental practitioners.
  • There is a trend towards short-term, 'weekend' courses for CPD.
  • These courses often promise simplistic solutions to complex clinical problems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for a structured, long-term strategy in dental CPD.
  • To caution practitioners against superficial training methods.
  • To emphasize the importance of comprehensive professional growth.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on CPD models in dentistry.
  • Analysis of current CPD course offerings.
  • Discussion of best practices in professional development.

Main Results:

  • Short-term courses may not provide lasting clinical benefits.
  • A structured approach enhances skill acquisition and patient care.
  • Long-term CPD fosters deeper understanding and problem-solving.

Conclusions:

  • Dental practitioners should prioritize in-depth, long-term CPD.
  • A strategic approach to professional development is essential for sustained clinical excellence.
  • Beware of courses offering 'quick fixes' that lack substantive educational value.

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