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Dental education: one dean's perspective.

M C Alfano1

  • 1New York University College of Dentistry, 345 East 24th Street, New York, New York 10010, USA.

The Journal of the American College of Dentists
|March 12, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Dental education faces challenges balancing costs and standards. A future-oriented curriculum and strong partnerships, including with the American Dental Association (ADA), are vital for dental schools.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Professional Practice
  • Higher Education Administration

Background:

  • A dean with extensive experience in dental school administration and industry offers a unique perspective.
  • Balancing educational costs and standards is a significant challenge, especially with external demands for increased benefits.
  • The dynamic evolution of the dental profession necessitates continuous curriculum adaptation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the challenges facing dental education and the practicing profession.
  • To propose strategies for aligning dental education with the evolving needs of the profession.
  • To advocate for a future-oriented approach in dental school curricula and administration.

Main Methods:

  • Perspective-based analysis drawing on administrative and industry experience.
  • Examination of curriculum relevance in a changing professional landscape, using pharmacopeia management as a case study.
  • Conceptual framework for partnership between dental education and organized dentistry.

Main Results:

  • Dental education must proactively adapt its curriculum to meet evolving professional demands.
  • Maintaining educational standards while managing costs requires careful consideration.
  • A future orientation is essential for dental schools to remain relevant and valued.

Conclusions:

  • Dental education requires a strategic partnership with organized dentistry, leveraging resources and expertise.
  • The American Dental Association (ADA) can play a crucial role in advocating for educational resources.
  • Strengthening the link between education, research, patient care, and the practicing community is paramount.

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