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Why do general dental practitioners become involved in clinical teaching? A pilot study exploring the views of
B R Davies1, A N Leung, S M Dunne
1Maurice Wohl Dental Practice Centre, Department of Primary Dental Care, Kings College London Dental Institute, Bessemer Road, Denmark Hill, London, UK. brian.r.davies@kcl.ac.uk
Introduction:
Dental schools in the United Kingdom are becoming increasingly reliant on the services of part-time teachers to deliver the clinical educational component of the dental course. Their background is predominantly from general dental practice but the opportunities to progress in the system are limited. The aim of this study was to ascertain the views and perceptions of such teachers at a dental school.
Materials And Methods:
An anonymous, non-incentivised online survey was used to obtain both qualitative and quantitative views of the part timers.
Results:
The department has n = 40 part-time teachers and there was a response rate of 78%. Overall 73% were satisfied with their current teaching position, whereas the remaining 27% of teachers were seeking higher rewards both in terms of recognition and status.
Conclusions:
This study demonstrated the need for formal teaching skills and training to be made available to part-time clinical teachers. Allied to this is the requirement for a clearly defined and achievable career pathway.
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