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Dental education in Mexico.

David Masuoka¹, Takashi Komabayashi, Enrique Reyes-Vela

¹Departamento de Estomatología, Centro de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autonoma de Aguascalientes, Av. Universidad 940 Edif. 101, Ciudad Universitaria, Aguascalientes, Ags., 20131 Mexico, Tel: +52-449-9108438; e-mail: david.masuoka@gmail.com dmasuoka@correo.uaa.mx.

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Dental education in Mexico has expanded, with 83 schools by 2007. Licensure requires a program, community service, and a high school diploma, but a lack of standardized curriculum and many inactive dentists pose challenges.

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Area of Science:

Dental Education
Public Health
Healthcare Systems

Background:

Dental education in Mexico has seen significant growth, with the number of dental schools increasing from 59 in 1977 to 83 in 2007.
The landscape includes a near-equal split between public and private institutions, with a notable rise in private dental schools.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of dental education in Mexico.
To detail the history, school system, curriculum standards, and licensure requirements for dentists in Mexico.

Main Methods:

The study synthesizes information on the historical development and current state of dental schools in Mexico.
It reviews admission requirements, educational structure, and the process for dental licensure, including mandatory community service.

Main Results:

Mexico had 83 dental schools by 2007, with 41 public and 42 private, and this number continues to grow.
Obtaining a dental license necessitates completing a 3-5 year program, a year of community service, and holding a high school diploma.
A significant concern is the absence of a standardized national curriculum and a high percentage of inactive licensed dentists, despite a 1:700 dentist-patient ratio.

Conclusions:

The dental education system in Mexico is expanding, particularly with private institutions.
Challenges remain regarding curriculum standardization and the high number of inactive dentists, impacting the effective dentist-patient ratio.