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Published on: February 2, 2020
Evaluation of a dental outreach teaching programme
H M Eriksen1, M Bergdahl, L-I Byrkjeflot
1Institute of Clinical Dentistry, University of Tromsø, Tromsø, Norway. harald.eriksen@uit.no
Summary
Dental students benefit from extensive external training in primary care clinics, enhancing clinical maturity and treatment experience diversity. Tutor education is crucial for this valuable outreach program.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Public Health Dentistry
Background:
- Primary dental care forms the foundation of dental healthcare delivery.
- Integrating practical training in external clinics complements university-based education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the implementation and impact of outreach teaching and training in a new dental curriculum.
- To assess the value of external dental clinic experiences for student clinical development.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of an extensive outreach teaching and training program within the dental curriculum.
- Focus on external dental clinics as supplementary training facilities.
- Emphasis on educating clinical tutors involved in the program.
Main Results:
- External training provided valuable volume and diversity of treatment experiences for dental students.
- The outreach program significantly contributed to students' clinical maturity.
- Tutor education was identified as an essential component for program success.
Conclusions:
- Outreach dental education in primary care settings is highly beneficial for student development.
- A comprehensive curriculum should include extensive external clinical training.
- Investing in tutor education is vital for effective dental outreach programs.
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