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Behavioural sciences teaching in UK dental schools.

G Kent

    Medical Education
    |March 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary
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    UK dental schools increasingly teach behavioral sciences like epidemiology, psychology, and sociology to undergraduates. Epidemiology is the most commonly taught and assessed subject, indicating growing attention to these crucial areas.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Education
    • Behavioral Sciences in Medicine

    Background:

    • The integration of behavioral sciences into dental curricula is essential for comprehensive patient care.
    • Understanding the prevalence and teaching methods of psychology, sociology, epidemiology, and psychiatry in UK dental schools is important.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To survey UK dental schools regarding the teaching of psychology, sociology, epidemiology, and psychiatry.
    • To identify which behavioral science subjects are most frequently taught and assessed.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was distributed to dental schools across the United Kingdom.
    • Data collection focused on the curriculum content and assessment practices for specific behavioral science subjects.

    Main Results:

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    • Epidemiology was the most frequently taught and assessed subject among the surveyed behavioral sciences.
    • Psychology and sociology were also commonly included in the dental undergraduate curriculum.
    • The findings suggest a rising emphasis on behavioral sciences within dental education.

    Conclusions:

    • UK dental schools demonstrate an increasing commitment to teaching behavioral sciences.
    • Epidemiology, psychology, and sociology are key components of contemporary dental education.
    • This trend reflects a broader recognition of the importance of behavioral sciences in dentistry.