[The context of dental education]

The author suggests a series of points for reflection and discussion about dental education, beginning with an analysis of the educational process: "why," "for what purpose" (goals), "how" (strategies), and "what" (content). He also explores various aspects of the target population, the sequence, location in time and space, and problems related to financing and resources. He proposes some ideas about the orientation and structure of the curriculum, for discussion by the university and dental care communities.