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Dental student's perceptions and experience treating adults with developmental disabilities
Nashat Cassim1, Maria Mylopoulos2, Karen Campbell1
1Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Journal of Dental Education
|March 25, 2022
Summary
Dental students
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Special Care Dentistry
- Healthcare for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Background:
- Dental students' experiences treating adults with developmental disabilities (AWDDs) are crucial for inclusive healthcare.
- Understanding student perceptions informs curriculum development in special care dentistry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate dental students' perceptions and experiences with treating adults with developmental disabilities (AWDDs).
- To compare the views of dental students (with and without clinical training) and experts in AWDD care.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews with experts (n=3) and dental students (n=11) with varying clinical training.
- Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analyzed thematically.
- Participants included experts, students with no training, and students with completed training.
Main Results:
- All groups identified challenges and desired skills for treating AWDDs.
- Clinical training was perceived as transformative, fostering health advocacy.
- Students with training and experts differed on the relative importance of developed skills.
Conclusions:
- Alignment between student and expert perceptions indicates curriculum strengths.
- Discrepancies highlight opportunities for curriculum improvement in treating AWDDs.
- Enhanced clinical training is vital for preparing dentists to treat AWDDs.
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