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Supachai Chuenjitwongsa1, Suchit Poolthong2, Alison Bullock2
1Dr. Chuenjitwongsa is Lecturer in Dental Education, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Dr. Poolthong is Assistant Professor, Department of Operative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand; Dr. Bullock is Professor, Cardiff Unit for Research and Evaluation in Medical and Dental Education, School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK; and Dr. Oliver is Professor, Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education, Wales Deanery, Cardiff University, Cardiff. supachai.c@chula.ac.th.
Southeast Asian dental education is harmonizing through common competencies for general dental practitioners. This ensures comparable skills and knowledge across the region for improved dental services.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Public Health
- International Collaboration
Background:
- Current Southeast Asian dental education policies aim for high-quality graduates and practitioner mobility.
- The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Dental Councils seek to standardize undergraduate dental education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the development and establishment of common competencies for ASEAN general dental practitioners.
- To facilitate the creation of dental practitioners with comparable knowledge, skills, and attitudes across ASEAN.
Main Methods:
- A multi-step process involving national oral health problem questionnaires, a two-round Delphi process, and panel discussions.
- Data verification by ASEAN Dental Council representatives post-meeting.
- Comparative analysis of ASEAN competencies with international standards (U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan).
Main Results:
- Agreement and approval of 33 competency statements for ASEAN general dental practitioners.
- ASEAN competencies align with international benchmarks from developed regions.
- Identified influencing factors: regional oral health issues, technological advancements, resource limitations, and regulatory variations.
Conclusions:
- The ASEAN competencies provide a foundational framework for advancing dental education policy, curriculum, quality assurance, and staff development.
- Successful harmonization necessitates collaboration among all stakeholders in ASEAN dental education.
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