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Generating a consensus on an undergraduate curriculum for paediatric caries management: a protocol for a Delphi and
Helen J Rogers1, Faith Campbell2,3, Nicola Innes4
1School of Dental Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. helen.rogers@newcastle.ac.uk.
BMC Medical Education
|July 2, 2025
Summary
This study aims to develop an evidence-based curriculum for pediatric caries management in UK Dental Schools. It uses expert consensus through Delphi surveys and Nominal Group Technique to ensure modern, effective teaching methods are adopted.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Paediatric Dentistry
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Untreated dental caries is a global health issue impacting children's quality of life.
- Current UK Dental School curricula may not reflect the latest evidence in caries management.
- There is a critical need for an updated, evidence-based curriculum for paediatric caries management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To generate consensus among national and international experts on techniques for paediatric caries management.
- To develop an evidence-based curriculum for UK Dental Schools.
- To ensure dental education aligns with current scientific understanding of caries.
Main Methods:
- A Delphi survey involving 21 experts in paediatric cariology to identify consensus on management techniques.
- A Nominal Group Technique approach with UK-based experts to refine curriculum content.
- Iterative consensus-building rounds to achieve agreement on curriculum components.
Main Results:
- Identification of consensus-based techniques for paediatric caries management.
- Development of a framework for an evidence-based UK paediatric caries curriculum.
- Stakeholder involvement to ensure curriculum relevance and applicability.
Conclusions:
- The study proposes a rigorous, stakeholder-driven approach to curriculum development in dental education.
- The developed curriculum will enhance the teaching of paediatric caries management in UK Dental Schools.
- This methodology can be adapted for creating other dental education curricula.
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