How clinical exposure improves dental students' understanding of oral and maxillofacial surgery: A cross-sectional study
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Summary
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Area Of Science
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) education and practice.
- Dental student education and professional development.
Background
- Understanding the scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) is crucial for dental students.
- Referral patterns are influenced by educational progression and clinical exposure.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate dental students' comprehension of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) practice areas.
- To analyze shifts in referral preferences throughout dental education in Israel.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional survey of 349 dental students across two Israeli universities.
- Analysis of perceptions of OMFS scope and referral patterns based on year of study (pre-clinical vs. clinical).
- Statistical methods included Chi-square tests, trend analysis, and mediation analysis.
Main Results
- Clinical year students demonstrated a wider grasp of OMFS scope than pre-clinical students.
- Referrals for complex OMFS procedures like facial skeletal deformities and oral cancer significantly increased with educational progression.
- Personal and family experiences with OMFS mediated the link between study year and referral tendencies.
Conclusions
- Clinical exposure enhances dental students' understanding of OMFS, boosting referrals for complex cases.
- Certain OMFS practice areas are still underrecognized, indicating a need for enhanced educational strategies.
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