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Exploring and describing current behavioral and social sciences curricula in predoctoral dental programs
Casey D Wright1, Lance Brendan Young2
1Department of Developmental Sciences, Marquette University School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|October 25, 2023
Summary
Behavioral sciences training in dental schools varies significantly in topics, teaching methods, and assessments. This highlights a need for greater consistency and integration in dental education curricula.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Behavioral Sciences
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Predoctoral dental programs require behavioral sciences training for accreditation.
- Programs independently determine curriculum, leading to potential inconsistencies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey the range of behavioral science topics taught in U.S. and Canadian dental programs.
- To identify who teaches these subjects and the methods of instruction and assessment used.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was distributed to faculty overseeing behavioral sciences curricula.
- Data collected included instructor background, topics, instructional methods, and assessment strategies.
Main Results:
- 27 (36%) of 75 invited programs completed the survey.
- Most programs use didactic lectures in the first two years, taught by dentists, with multiple-choice exams.
- Significant variation exists in curriculum content, delivery, instructors, and assessment methods.
Conclusions:
- Despite being an accreditation requirement, behavioral science instruction lacks consistency across dental programs.
- Enhancements may involve greater consistency, coordination, and clinical integration of behavioral science topics.
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