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Karen F Novak1, Eugene L Anderson
1University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, USA.
The Journal of the American College of Dentists
|September 15, 2010
Summary
Liaison teams were established to implement national dental education initiatives in schools. Faculty teams at 43 institutions received training to drive these changes, with project examples detailed.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Health Professions Education
- Academic Administration
Background:
- National initiatives like the American Dental Education Association's Commission on Change and Innovation (ADEA CCI) require school-level implementation.
- Effective strategies are needed to translate national goals into actionable changes within dental schools.
- The role of dedicated teams in facilitating educational reform is an area of interest.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and function of liaison teams designed to implement national dental education initiatives.
- To outline the training provided to these faculty teams.
- To present case studies of projects undertaken by these teams at individual institutions.
Main Methods:
- Formation of faculty liaison teams (four members each) at 43 dental schools in the US and Canada.
- Provision of training for these teams at the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) annual meeting and summer institutes.
- Selection and description of representative implementation projects from three participating schools.
Main Results:
- Liaison teams were successfully established across numerous dental schools.
- Faculty teams received structured training to support initiative implementation.
- Diverse projects were initiated and are described, showcasing practical application of national guidelines.
Conclusions:
- Liaison teams serve as a viable mechanism for implementing national dental education reforms at the school level.
- Targeted training enhances the capacity of faculty teams to drive innovation.
- The described projects offer insights into successful strategies for educational change in dentistry.
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