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Reshaping dental faculty development using collective healthcare experiences
Lina Sharab1, Jyoti Sonkar2, Priya M Thomas3
1Division of Orthodontics, Department of Oral Health Science, College of Dentistry, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|July 3, 2023
Summary
Dental academia faces a faculty shortage as fewer dentists pursue academic careers. Innovative strategies are needed to support faculty development and work-life balance for sustainable dental education.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Academic Medicine
- Faculty Development
Background:
- A declining number of dentists are choosing academic careers, while existing faculty leave, potentially creating an educator shortage as dental schools increase.
- Dental faculty face challenges in achieving work-life balance, impacting career fulfillment and retention.
- Current faculty development approaches in dentistry are insufficient to meet growing educational needs.
Approach:
- This review examines faculty development strategies employed in other health professions.
- The study identifies key factors and cofactors influencing career development for dental faculty.
- Recommendations are proposed based on successful models from related academic healthcare fields.
Key Points:
- Work-life balance and career growth opportunities are critical for retaining dental faculty.
- Interprofessional approaches to faculty development can offer valuable insights for dentistry.
- Addressing faculty needs requires institutional-specific research and tailored solutions.
Conclusions:
- Dental academia must prioritize faculty well-being and career satisfaction to ensure a robust educator pipeline.
- Implementing evidence-based faculty development programs is essential for the future of dental education.
- Proactive institutional support and customized solutions are necessary to combat the dental faculty shortage.
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