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  • Public Health Dentistry
  • Community Oral Health

Background:

  • Community-based activities are integral to dental curricula.
  • This study assesses undergraduate dental students' perceptions of these programs' value in their professional development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the perceived importance of community-based programs for dental student training.
  • To identify specific program components that contribute to skill and competency development.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire using Likert scales was administered to participants of the 'Happy Smile' project.
  • Data collected included demographics and perceptions of skill development aligned with national dental education guidelines.

Main Results:

  • 81.6% of students deemed the community-based project 'very important' for professional training.
  • Positive correlations were found between training importance and participation in organizational meetings, protocol training, educational material development, minimally invasive care, supervised brushing, and lectures.
  • Key skills developed include non-verbal communication, social integration, clinical examination, ethical adherence, and teamwork.

Conclusions:

  • The 'Happy Smile' project is highly valuable for training future dentists across various domains.
  • Student involvement in school-based oral health promotion positively impacts self-confidence and learning outcomes.