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The 21st-Century Dental Curriculum: A Framework for Understanding Current Models
Denise K Kassebaum1, Lisa A Tedesco2
1Dr. Kassebaum is Dean and Professor, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, CU Anschutz Medical Campus; Dr. Tedesco is Vice Provost for Academic Affairs-Graduate Studies, Dean of the James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies, and Professor in the Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University.
Journal of Dental Education
|August 3, 2017
Summary
This article traces the evolution of academic dentistry within research universities, highlighting key innovations and studies that shaped dental education models and curricula over time.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Academic Health Centers
- Higher Education Policy
Background:
- The integration of professional dental education into comprehensive research universities is a critical development.
- Academic dentistry has evolved into an essential component of academic health centers.
Observation:
- Major studies and innovations in dental education models and curricula are summarized.
- Key reports include the Gies report (1926), Institute of Medicine (1995), U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health (2000), Macy study (2008), and ADEA CCI articles (2005-2009).
Findings:
- The number and institutional affiliations of U.S. dental schools have changed significantly.
- Dental education has adapted to become a vital part of the broader academic and health landscape.
Implications:
- Understanding this historical trajectory is crucial for advancing dental education in the 21st century.
- The evolution reflects a strategic integration into research universities and academic health centers.
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