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Dental education: current scenario and future trends.
Sheeba Sharma1, Vasantha Vijayaraghavan, Piyush Tandon
1Department of Prosthodontics, Kalka Dental College, Meerut Uttar Pradesh, India. drsheeba_sharma@rediffmail.com
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
|March 21, 2012
Summary
Indian dental education faces challenges to professionalism due to educational system pressures. This article explores these issues and proposes positive solutions for maintaining professional standards in dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Professionalism in Dentistry
- Healthcare Ethics
Background:
- India graduates over 25,000 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) students annually from more than 290 institutions.
- Professionalism in any field is defined by quality education, public service priority, and self-governance through ethical codes.
- The Indian dental sector is experiencing challenges in upholding professional standards, largely influenced by its educational system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and discuss the key challenges facing professionalism in Indian dentistry.
- To propose constructive approaches to address these challenges and uphold professional integrity.
Main Methods:
- The study provides a discussion of the challenges based on the current state of dental education in India.
- It reviews the core tenets of professional conduct within the context of dentistry.
Main Results:
- Educational system pressures are identified as a significant factor impacting dental professionalism in India.
- The article highlights the need for proactive strategies to maintain high standards.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the identified challenges requires a focused effort on educational reforms and ethical reinforcement.
- Maintaining professionalism is crucial for public trust and the integrity of the dental profession in India.
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