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University of Kentucky community-based field experience: program description.

J Skelton1, M R Mullins, A L Kaplan

  • 1Chandler Medical Center, Department of Oral Health Science, University of Kentucky, College of Dentistry, Lexington 40536-0297, USA. jskel0@pop.uky.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|January 5, 2002
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Community-based field experiences (CBFE) significantly enhance dental students' knowledge and skills across all patient care areas. This authentic educational approach is a valuable component of the dental curriculum.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Experiential Learning
  • Healthcare Professions Training

Background:

  • Community-based field experiences (CBFE) are crucial for practical skill development in dental students.
  • These experiences offer authentic patient care scenarios, bridging academic learning with real-world application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry (UKCD) CBFE program.
  • To evaluate student perceptions of knowledge and skill enhancement in 19 patient care areas.
  • To assess the overall student satisfaction with the CBFE program.

Main Methods:

  • A two-year self-report survey was administered to 90 dental students (100% return rate).
  • Data collected included perceived changes in knowledge and skills and overall program ratings.

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  • Non-parametric binomial tests were used to analyze knowledge and skill acquisition data.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant majority of students reported increased knowledge in all areas of exposure.
    • Students overwhelmingly perceived the CBFE as a positive and beneficial learning experience.
    • High overall ratings indicated strong student satisfaction with the program.

    Conclusions:

    • The UKCD CBFE program effectively enhances dental students' knowledge and skills.
    • CBFE provides a meaningful, authentic, and relevant educational experience within the dental curriculum.
    • The program's success supports its continued role in dental education.