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Scottish consortium for development and education in dental primary care
J E Clarkson1, M Murray, N B Pitts
1Dental Health Services Research Unit, Dental Hospital and School, Dundee Dental Hospital & School, University of Dundee.
British Dental Journal
|October 19, 2000
Summary
A new dental primary care consortium in Scotland was established to enhance evidence-based dental care through postgraduate education and research. This initiative integrates existing postgraduate dental education efforts across Scottish universities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dental Education
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Integrated planning by key stakeholders led to the formation of a national consortium for dental primary care in Scotland.
- A partnership established in 1998 involved the Scottish Council for Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education (SCPMDE) and three Scottish dental institutions.
- Existing postgraduate dental education structures in Scotland were a key factor in the consortium's development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To promote evidence-based dental care within primary care settings.
- To enhance postgraduate dental education and research opportunities in Scotland.
- To create a collaborative framework for dental primary care initiatives.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a national consortium through integrated planning.
- Partnership development involving the Scottish Council for Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education (SCPMDE) and three Scottish dental institutions.
- Focus on specific areas: 'Higher Training' for Primary Care and the Scottish Dental Practice Based Research Network.
Main Results:
- Establishment of a national consortium for dental primary care.
- Development of a partnership between educational bodies and universities.
- Initiation of focused programs in higher training and practice-based research.
Conclusions:
- The consortium provides a vital adjunct to current postgraduate dental education.
- It aims to foster evidence-based practices through focused training and research initiatives.
- Collaboration between institutions is key to advancing dental primary care in Scotland.
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