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Dental faculties: future shock.

D B Gilboe1

  • 1Division of Fixed Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Alberta.

Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Canadian dental schools face a critical dilemma, balancing research demands with clinical education needs. Inadequate funding and resources hinder their ability to effectively meet these dual expectations.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Higher Education Administration

Background:

  • Canadian dental faculties are under pressure to meet conflicting demands.
  • Universities expect research and publications from faculty.
  • The public and profession expect well-trained clinicians.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the untenable position of Canadian dental faculties.
  • To identify the core conflict in institutional expectations.
  • To underscore the impact of resource limitations.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a critical analysis of the current state of dental education in Canada.
  • It examines the administrative and financial challenges faced by dental faculties.
  • It synthesizes expectations from universities, the profession, and the public.

Main Results:

  • Canadian dental faculties are in an untenable position due to conflicting expectations.
  • Diminishing resources and inadequate funding exacerbate the problem.
  • The current situation prevents effective fulfillment of core responsibilities.

Conclusions:

  • The conflict between research and clinical education demands must be resolved.
  • Increased and adequate funding is crucial for dental faculties.
  • Without resolution, the quality of both research and clinical training is at risk.

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