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Substantial reforms are needed in dental assisting, hygiene, therapy, and laboratory technology education to prepare allied oral health professionals for 2040. Key changes include updating curricula, accreditation, and practice scopes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Oral Health Workforce Development
  • Allied Dental Professionals

Background:

  • The "Advancing Dental Education in the 21st Century" project, Section 5, examines educational systems for dental assisting, dental hygiene, dental therapy, and dental laboratory technology.
  • Nineteen experts contributed six background articles focusing on necessary educational shifts for evolving roles and practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze current and future educational systems for allied oral health professions.
  • To identify key issues impacting dental education and workforce preparedness.

Main Methods:

  • Review of six background articles prepared by nineteen experts.
  • Analysis of critical issues including delivery system changes, curricula, scopes of practice, regulatory measures, and public oral health.

Main Results:

  • Substantial reforms are required to prepare allied oral health professionals for anticipated changes by 2040.
  • Key issues identified include delivery systems, curricula, practice scopes, regulations, and public health.

Conclusions:

  • Reconsidering accreditation guidelines is essential for future dental education.
  • Increased flexibility in scopes of practice and rigorous academic programs are crucial for the allied oral health workforce.