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Undergraduate orthodontics--a collision course on occlusion
1Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.
British Dental Journal
|June 9, 1990
Summary
Belfast dental school implemented a longitudinal orthodontic course, requiring flexible attitudes and practices from staff and students. The course addressed challenges and improved dental education over five years.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Orthodontics
Background:
- The dental school at Belfast introduced a longitudinal course in orthodontics five years ago.
- This initiative necessitated significant shifts in staff and student attitudes and professional practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the structure and implementation of the longitudinal orthodontic course.
- To discuss the adaptations and challenges encountered during the course's development and delivery.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive overview of the longitudinal orthodontic course structure.
- Qualitative discussion of changes in working practices and staff/student mindset.
Main Results:
- The implementation required flexibility and open-mindedness from both staff and students.
- Various challenges ('contortions') were identified and addressed ('straightened out') throughout the course's five-year period.
Conclusions:
- The longitudinal orthodontic course at Belfast dental school has been successfully implemented.
- The program highlights the importance of adaptability in evolving dental education paradigms.