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Current trends in complete denture teaching in British dental schools
R K F Clark1, D R Radford, A S Juszczyk
1King's College London Dental Institute, Floor 25, Guy's Tower, Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Street, London, SE1 9RT. rkfc@talk21.com
British Dental Journal
|March 16, 2010
Summary
Dental schools vary in complete denture construction training requirements. Most lead teachers believe graduates are not fully prepared for vocational training, questioning current assessment methods.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Prosthodontics
- Curriculum Development
Background:
- The General Dental Council's interim report highlighted the need to review undergraduate dental education.
- Complete denture construction is a core skill for dental graduates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate current trends in teaching complete denture construction to dental undergraduates.
- To assess lead teachers' opinions on graduate competence for vocational training.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was distributed to lead teachers in twelve established dental schools.
- The survey included factual questions on curriculum and opinion questions on student preparedness.
Main Results:
- All twelve schools teach complete denture construction, with significant variation in required student case numbers (1-2 to 5-6).
- Laboratory course content and the extent of technician involvement in patient work varied considerably.
- A majority of lead teachers expressed concerns about student competence upon graduation and preparedness for vocational training, with many doubting current assessment systems ensure General Dental Council (GDC) standards are met.
Conclusions:
- There is significant variability in the teaching of complete denture construction across UK dental schools.
- Concerns exist regarding the adequacy of undergraduate training in complete denture construction and its alignment with vocational training needs.
- Current quality assurance and assessment mechanisms may not sufficiently guarantee the required competence in complete denture construction for all graduates.
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