Continuing professional development programs for general dentists in Isfahan province, Iran: Interests, priorities,
Aryana Zamanifar1, Imaneh Asgari2
1Department of Oral Public Health, School of Dentistry, Isfahan University of Medical Science, Isfahan, Iran.
Dental Research Journal
|September 26, 2022
Summary
Dentists in Isfahan prioritize continuing professional development (CPD) in practice management, pediatric dentistry, and oral reconstruction. Key barriers to CPD participation include time constraints and irrelevant course content.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Continuing Professional Development
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Continuing professional development (CPD) is crucial for healthcare professionals, including dentists, to maintain and enhance their skills.
- Effective CPD programs are essential for delivering high-quality dental services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the continuing professional development needs and priorities of general dentists in Isfahan province.
- To identify the main obstacles hindering dentists' participation in CPD programs.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive-analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among general dentists in Isfahan.
- Data were collected using a validated questionnaire assessing demographics, discipline priorities, and CPD obstacles.
- Statistical analyses included Mann-Whitney, Kruskal-Wallis, and Chi-square tests.
Main Results:
- Practice management, oral and dental reconstruction, and pediatric dentistry were the most highly rated disciplines for CPD.
- Lack of time (70.6%), inefficient teaching methods (65%), and irrelevant topics (58.6%) were the primary obstacles to CPD participation.
- A high response rate (90.5%) was achieved with 326 participating dentists.
Conclusions:
- Dentists in Isfahan express a strong need for CPD in practice management, pediatric dentistry, and oral reconstruction.
- Developing a CPD system tailored to dentists' expressed needs and preferences is recommended.
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