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S M Piţuru1, A Nanu1, A Bucur2
1Discipline of Work Organization and Legislation in Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, School of Dentistry, Bucharest, Romania.
Journal of Medicine and Life
|March 4, 2017
Summary
Dental students require more education on legal matters. This study identified significant knowledge gaps in dental legislation among 5th-year students, highlighting the need for improved curriculum development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Dental Law
- Healthcare Legislation
Background:
- Medical practice is vulnerable to gaps in legal knowledge.
- Specialized training programs are essential for healthcare students.
- Legislation ignorance poses risks in medical and dental practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the educational needs of 5th-year dental students at "Carol Davila" School of Dentistry regarding dental legislation.
- To identify specific areas within dental law requiring enhanced student training.
- To inform curriculum development for "Work Organization and Legislation in Medicine and Dentistry."
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire with 11 closed-response questions was administered to 199 students.
- Statistical analysis was performed on the collected questionnaire data.
- The study focused on 5th-year dental students at a Romanian university.
Main Results:
- The investigation revealed substantial educational needs across all assessed areas of dental legislation.
- Students demonstrated a lack of comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks in dentistry.
- Significant knowledge gaps were identified in the application of dental law.
Conclusions:
- "Carol Davila" University has pioneered a new discipline, "Work Organization and Legislation in Medicine and Dentistry."
- The findings underscore the necessity of integrating legal education into dental curricula.
- Addressing these educational needs is crucial for improving legal compliance in future dental professionals.
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