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Dental student perceptions of case-based educational effectiveness.

Carly T McKenzie1

  • 1Department of Clinical and Community Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL 35294-0007, USA. cmckenzi@uab.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|June 7, 2013
PubMed
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This case-based education course enhanced dental students' professional and communication skills. While personal benefits were not evident, students gained confidence and improved treatment plan discussions.

Keywords:
behavioral sciencescasebased educationcommunicationcurriculumdental educationdental school curriculumdental studentssmall groups

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Dental Education

Background:

  • Case-based learning (CBL) is a pedagogical approach.
  • Effective small-group dynamics are crucial for professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a case-based education course on second-year dental students.
  • To assess professional, communicative, and personal effects of the small-group environment.
  • To analyze student performance evaluations of facilitators.

Main Methods:

  • A pretest-posttest survey design was employed.
  • Data collected on professional, communicative, and personal development.
  • Facilitator performance was evaluated by students.

Main Results:

  • Significant positive changes in professional development and perceived skills were observed.
  • Student confidence in teamwork and ability to discuss/present treatment plans increased.
  • No significant influence on personal benefit was found; facilitator ratings decreased over time.

Conclusions:

  • The case-based education course positively impacted dental students' knowledge and skills acquisition.
  • Communication skills significantly improved through the course's structured approach.
  • The small-group environment fostered professional growth and enhanced clinical reasoning abilities.