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Updating practices among Yorkshire general dental practitioners
A F Long1, A J MacGregor, P E Mercer
1Department of Public Health Medicine, University of Leeds.
British Dental Journal
|January 19, 1991
Summary
A 1989 survey found most general dental practitioners (GDPs) in Yorkshire actively maintain professional knowledge through various educational methods. However, a significant number require encouragement to enhance their continuing professional development.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- General dental practitioners (GDPs) must maintain up-to-date professional knowledge.
- Assessing current methods of knowledge maintenance among GDPs is crucial for effective professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate how general dental practitioners in the Yorkshire Region maintain their professional knowledge.
- To identify the educational activities and media utilized by GDPs for staying current.
Main Methods:
- A postal survey was conducted in June 1989 targeting GDPs in the Yorkshire Region.
- A high response rate of 98% was achieved, ensuring robust data collection.
Main Results:
- The survey indicated that a large majority of GDPs are actively engaged in educational activities.
- GDPs utilize a diverse range of media to maintain and update their professional knowledge.
- A notable proportion of practitioners were found to be less engaged in continuing education.
Conclusions:
- Most Yorkshire GDPs are committed to lifelong learning and employ multiple strategies for professional development.
- Targeted encouragement and support may be necessary for a subset of GDPs to improve their engagement with continuing education.