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Ramandeep S Gambhir1, Umang Jagga2, Rina Singh3
1Department of Public Health Dentistry, Rayat and Bahra Dental College and Hospital, Mohali, Punjab, India.
Journal of Education and Health Promotion
|March 19, 2025
Summary
Continuing dental education (CDE) is crucial for dentists. However, time constraints and high costs are major barriers to participation for private practitioners in India, hindering the adoption of new dental technologies.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Continuing Dental Education (CDE)
Background:
- Dentistry rapidly evolves, necessitating continuous learning for professionals to offer optimal patient care.
- Continuing dental education (CDE) equips practitioners with the latest methods, skills, and technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the perception, participation, and obstacles faced by private dental practitioners in India regarding CDE programs.
- To identify factors influencing CDE program attendance among dental professionals.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 426 private dental practitioners in Tricity, India.
- Data were collected via a three-part questionnaire, including demographics, CDE preferences, and barriers.
- Statistical analysis involved Chi-square and logistic regression.
Main Results:
- Only 38.6% of practitioners regularly attended CDE programs, despite 84.2% showing interest in topics like dental implants.
- Key barriers to participation included shortage of time (60.4%) and high program costs (58.6%).
- Having a postgraduate degree (OR: 2.15) and institutional affiliation (OR: 2.46) were significant factors for CDE participation.
Conclusions:
- A significant portion of private dental practitioners in India do not regularly participate in CDE programs.
- Addressing barriers such as time constraints and program costs is essential for increasing CDE participation.
- Dental associations and CDE organizers should collaborate to enhance program accessibility and relevance for practitioners.
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