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Preclinical restorative training.

Michael B Ferguson1, Morton Sobel, Richard Niederman

  • 1Office of Dental Education, Restorative Department, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA 02115, USA. michael_ferguson@hsdm.harvard.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|November 27, 2002
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Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) significantly reduced preclinical restorative training hours. Students retrospectively found the abbreviated curriculum adequate, with no impact on National Board scores.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Operative Dentistry
  • Curriculum Development

Background:

  • Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) implemented a shortened preclinical restorative training curriculum.
  • This initiative aligns with a problem-based learning approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare HSDM's new preclinical curriculum with those at other dental schools.
  • To evaluate student reactions to the abbreviated preclinical training.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 29 U.S. dental schools regarding preclinical Operative Dentistry course length.
  • Student reactions to HSDM's 75-hour curriculum were assessed via a survey instrument.

Main Results:

  • HSDM's 75-hour curriculum is significantly shorter than the national average (193 hours).

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  • Initially, 80% of students felt the course was too short; retrospectively, 65% found it appropriate.
  • Retrospective assessment showed 90% of students felt adequately or well prepared for clinical practice.

    • Conclusions:

    • An abbreviated preclinical dental training curriculum is feasible.
    • Reduced preclinical hours did not negatively impact National Board Part II scores.
    • This shortened curriculum allows for expanded training in areas like aesthetic dentistry and biomaterials.