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Jason Nguyen1, Sandra Andari1, Maria Karakousoglou1
1School of Dentistry, Developmental Dentistry, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|January 5, 2026
Summary
Most orthodontic residents are satisfied with their training, but gaps exist in didactic and research education. Program evaluation and resident feedback are crucial for improving orthodontic residency programs.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Education
- Medical Education
Background:
- Resident satisfaction is vital for assessing orthodontic training program effectiveness.
- This study evaluated resident satisfaction with U.S. orthodontic training programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the perceived satisfaction of orthodontic residents with their current training programs in the United States.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study utilizing an anonymous 40-item survey.
- Assessed 27 aspects of residency training, including clinical, didactic, and research components.
Main Results:
- 78.8% of residents reported overall satisfaction with their training.
- High satisfaction in clinical training, infrastructure, and faculty interactions.
- Lower satisfaction reported in didactic content organization, research time, mentorship, and auxiliary support.
Conclusions:
- Most residents are satisfied, but significant areas for improvement exist in didactic and research training.
- Low response rate limits generalizability; ongoing program evaluation is recommended.
- Incorporating resident feedback into the accreditation process (e.g., by CODA) is suggested.
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