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[Pedodontics, a new teaching and examination specialty]
Summary
Pediatric dentistry (pedodontia) is a key part of dental education, with defined requirements and curriculum scope. This study details the pedodontic instruction plan at the University of Zurich Dental School over three years.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Curriculum Development
Context:
- Pedodontia integrated into national dental curricula since 1969.
- Formal requirements for pedodontic education established.
- University of Zurich Dental School context.
Purpose:
- Describe the structure and content of pedodontic instruction.
- Analyze the evolution of the pedodontic curriculum over three years.
- Document the implementation of pedodontic education requirements.
Summary:
- Outlines the established requirements for pedodontic education.
- Details the build-up and scope of the pedodontic instructional plan.
- Presents a 3-year overview of pedodontic curriculum at University of Zurich.
Impact:
- Provides a model for pedodontic curriculum design.
- Informs future dental education standards in pedodontics.
- Contributes to the understanding of specialized dental training progression.