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Competencies for the beginning dental practitioner in Canada: a validity survey
Jack D Gerrow1, H Joseph Murphy, Marcia A Boyd
1National Dental Examining Board of Canada, 100 Bronson Ave., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1R 6G8. jackg@ndeb.ca
Journal of Dental Education
|October 6, 2006
Summary
Canadian dentists highly validated national competencies for general dentists. The survey confirmed the importance of these skills for curriculum, accreditation, and certification.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Professional Competencies
Background:
- National competency reviews are essential for maintaining standards in dental education.
- A validated set of competencies ensures general dentists meet required practice standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the national competencies for beginning general dentists in Canada.
- To gather data supporting a national competency document for dental education and practice.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 731 dentists across Canada.
- Participants rated 46 competencies on a 5-point Likert scale.
- Demographic data was collected to analyze subgroups.
Main Results:
- A 43.1% response rate yielded 315 usable responses.
- 36 out of 46 competencies received average ratings of 4.0 or higher.
- All competencies were rated above 3.0, indicating high perceived importance.
Conclusions:
- The survey results provide strong evidence for the content validity of the national competencies.
- The findings support the use of a national competency document for curriculum management, accreditation, and certification.
- High ratings across all subgroups underscore the consensus on essential dental skills.
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