Is Dental Students' Clinical Productivity Associated with Their Personality Profile?
Kristan D Rodriguez1, Joseph A Bartoloni2, William D Hendricson1
1Dr. Rodriguez was a Class of 2017 dental student, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio at the time of this study; Dr. Bartoloni is Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; and Mr. Hendricson is Assistant Dean for Education and Faculty Development, School of Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Journal of Dental Education
|December 3, 2017
Summary
Extroverted dental students demonstrated higher clinical productivity and fewer broken appointments. Personality preferences, particularly extroversion, may influence success in dental school clinical training.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Psychology in Medicine
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Assessing personality traits in dental students is crucial for understanding factors influencing clinical performance.
- Previous research has explored various predictors of clinical success, but the role of specific personality preferences requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the correlation between personality preferences, using the Keirsey Temperament Sorter II, and clinical productivity in dental students.
- To determine if personality types are associated with a higher percentage of broken appointments during clinical training.
Main Methods:
- A cohort of 92 incoming fourth-year dental students at UT Health Science Center San Antonio completed the Keirsey Temperament Sorter II.
- Third-year clinical productivity was quantified using production points and the percentage of broken appointments, extracted from electronic health records.
Main Results:
- The majority of participating dental students identified as extroverts, sensing, and judging.
- Extroverted students exhibited significantly higher production points compared to introverted students.
- Extroverted students also had a significantly lower percentage of broken appointments than introverted students.
Conclusions:
- Personality preferences, specifically extroversion, appear to be linked to enhanced clinical productivity and reduced appointment cancellations in dental students.
- These findings suggest that personality characteristics, alongside technical skills, may play a significant role in a dental student's clinical success.
- Implications for dental school admissions and support systems may arise from understanding the impact of student personality on clinical outcomes.
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