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Dental education in Colombia.

Jorge A Jaramillo¹, Jairo H Ternera Pulido, Jaime A Castro Núñez

¹Department of Endodontics, Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, USA. jjaramillo@bcd.tamhsc.edu

Journal of Oral Science

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Summary

Colombia

Area of Science:

Oral Health
Dental Education
Public Health Policy

Background:

Colombia has seen significant growth in dental schools since 1969.
The country's dental education system has expanded to 21 institutions, both public and private.
Formal dentistry development in Colombia is a key focus.

Purpose of the Study:

To outline the evolution of formal dentistry in Colombia.
To detail the dental school system, curriculum, and licensure requirements.
To identify current challenges in oral healthcare delivery.

Main Methods:

Descriptive analysis of Colombia's dental education system.
Review of dental school statistics and licensure processes.
Examination of oral health care issues and dentist employment rates.

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The number of dental schools increased from 4 in 1969 to 21.
Colombian dental licensure requires 5 years of study, a diploma, and 1 year of government service.
Despite a satisfactory dentist-to-citizen ratio, high poverty limits dental care access, leading to high dentist unemployment.

Conclusions:

Colombia's dental education system has expanded rapidly.
Challenges remain in ensuring equitable access to dental care due to socioeconomic factors.
High dentist unemployment despite educational rigor indicates systemic issues in the oral healthcare sector.