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Removable partial denture education in Portugal following the Bologna Process
M H Figueiral1, P Fonseca, J C R Campos
1Department of Removable Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine of the University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.
The European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry
|November 23, 2013
Summary
Portuguese dental schools show similar guidelines for removable partial dentures, despite variability in course organization. Teaching methods and materials remain consistent across institutions following the Bologna Process.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Prosthodontics
Background:
- The Bologna Process harmonized European higher education.
- Standardization of undergraduate dental curricula is essential for consistent training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate current guidelines for Removable Partial Denture (RPD) courses in Portuguese dental schools.
- To assess adherence to Bologna Process standards in RPD education.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was distributed to all Portuguese Dental Schools.
- Data collected on organization, syllabus, teaching methods, materials, and techniques for RPD courses.
Main Results:
- Significant variability observed in RPD course organization and syllabus.
- Teaching methods, including primary textbooks and demonstrations, were largely consistent.
- Identical techniques and materials are employed in dental clinics across schools.
Conclusions:
- Most Portuguese Dental Schools exhibit comparable guidelines for Removable Partial Denture education.
- Curriculum components beyond organization and syllabus demonstrate notable standardization.
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