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Multidisciplinary case-based learning for undergraduate students
M T Garvey1, M O'Sullivan, M Blake
1Department of Public and Child Dental Health, Dublin Dental Hospital, Lincoln Place, Dublin 2, Ireland.
Summary
Case-based learning (CBL) was successfully integrated into final-year dental education, enhancing student engagement. Both students and tutors found the interactive CBL sessions highly beneficial and a positive step forward from previous learning methods.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Medical Pedagogy
Background:
- Traditional dental education models often lack sufficient clinical application.
- Problem-based learning (PBL) has been implemented, but a need for further progression exists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and evaluate case-based learning (CBL) in the final-year dental program at Dublin Dental School.
- To assess student and tutor perceptions of the newly implemented CBL program.
Main Methods:
- A series of one-hour, small-group (8 students) CBL sessions were conducted.
- Each session included case details, diagnostic records, facilitated tutor discussion, and clinician review.
- A questionnaire evaluated student and tutor satisfaction with the CBL program.
Main Results:
- Students and tutors reported positive experiences with the case-based learning sessions.
- The program was perceived as a valuable progression from problem-based learning.
Conclusions:
- Case-based learning is an effective pedagogical approach for final-year dental students.
- CBL enhances clinical reasoning and collaborative learning in dental education.