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[Interviews with Norwegian dentists about continuing education]
Den Norske Tannlaegeforenings Tidende
|April 1, 1978
Summary
Norwegian dentists seek more postgraduate education, especially in oral medicine and surgery, prosthetics, and prevention. They desire practical review papers and improved dental school connections to meet evolving professional challenges.
Area of Science:
- Dental education research
- Continuing professional development
Context:
- Evolving patient dental health and treatment habits present new professional challenges for dentists.
- Current postgraduate offerings are generally satisfactory but insufficient to meet growing demands.
Purpose:
- To investigate the opinions and needs of Norwegian dentists regarding postgraduate dental education.
- To identify desired areas and formats for continuing dental education.
Summary:
- A survey of 50 Norwegian dentists revealed a need for expanded postgraduate education, particularly in oral medicine, surgery, prosthetics, prevention, and community dentistry.
- Participants suggested reducing highly statistical and histological content in the Norwegian Dental Journal in favor of practical review papers.
- Dentists value professional meetings for practical knowledge and networking, and desire closer ties with dental schools.
Impact:
- Findings can inform curriculum development for continuing dental education programs to better align with current professional needs.
- Recommendations may guide the Norwegian Dental Journal in adjusting content for greater practical relevance.
- Insights can foster improved collaboration between dental practitioners and academic institutions.