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Dental students

Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Medical Pedagogy

Background:

  • The landscape of dental education is evolving, necessitating an evaluation of current curricula.
  • Assessing student and faculty alignment on curriculum content is crucial for future planning.
  • The 2016 Dental Curriculum Hack-a-Thon provided a unique platform for this assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate intra- and inter-institutional agreement on dental curriculum.
  • To determine the impact of a curriculum event on student perceptions of dental education.
  • To identify key areas for curriculum enhancement based on student feedback.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory, cross-sectional study design was employed.
  • Two surveys were administered: Survey 1 (faculty-student pairs) and Survey 2 (pre- and post-event student surveys).
Keywords:
Curriculum innovationDental educationStudent preferences

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  • Descriptive statistics analyzed perceptions across surveys and over time.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant insights into student perspectives on dental curriculum were obtained.
    • Key student preferences included mandatory attendance, electronic examinations, and early preclinical coursework.
    • Pre- and post-event surveys indicated a shift in student opinions following the Hack-a-Thon.

    Conclusions:

    • Participation in dental education events influences student views on curriculum delivery.
    • Student feedback is vital for shaping effective four-year dental programs.
    • Curriculum reform should consider student-centered preferences for optimal educational outcomes.