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Dental education 2026: A scenario exploration
N Karl Haden1, Kathryn P Bell2, Marco C Bottino3
1Academy for Advancing Leadership, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|December 10, 2021
Summary
This study explores alternative futures for dental education, developing five scenarios for 2026 to aid strategic planning amid global challenges. These scenarios help institutions prepare for evolving educational landscapes.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Future Studies
- Strategic Planning
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic, societal challenges, and unrest prompted a re-evaluation of academic dentistry.
- Consideration of the future of dental education within a 5-year timeframe.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore plausible alternative futures for dental education.
- To develop strategic tools for academic dentistry leaders and institutions.
- To anticipate and prepare for the evolving landscape of dental education.
Main Methods:
- Five teams developed five distinct scenarios for dental education in 2026.
- A seven-step process was utilized during 2020-2021.
- Scenarios considered uncertainties in economic sustainability and educational innovation, including pandemic preparedness.
Main Results:
- Five narrative scenarios were created, each with highlights, a fictional case study, and detailed factors.
- Scenarios serve as strategic tools for anticipating future trends and guiding decision-making.
- The scenarios assist in identifying emerging indicators for specific future pathways.
Conclusions:
- Institutions are urged to integrate these scenarios into strategic and contingency planning.
- Scenarios can facilitate dialogue during faculty development and curriculum planning.
- A process and model are provided for institutional-level scenario creation and application.
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