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Continuing Professional Development and Education in Orthodontics in 41 European Countries: A Survey
Ivo Marek1,2, Jiří Šedý1,3,4, Radovan Žižka1,5
1Institute of Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Summary
Continuing professional development/education (CPD/CPE) in European orthodontics shows significant variation in requirements and accreditation. Harmonizing these standards is essential for consistent quality in orthodontic training across Europe.
Area of Science:
- Orthodontics
- Dental Education
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- Continuing professional development/education (CPD/CPE) is vital for maintaining high standards in all medical specialties, including orthodontics.
- Understanding the current landscape of orthodontic CPD/CPE in Europe is crucial for identifying areas for improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey and analyze the current state of orthodontic continuing professional development/education (CPD/CPE) across European countries.
- To identify parameters, requirements, and accreditation criteria for orthodontic CPD/CPE systems in Europe.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was developed to gather data on orthodontic CPD/CPE parameters.
- Data was collected for the period 2020-2024 from European countries.
Main Results:
- Responses were received from 41 out of 44 European countries.
- Significant heterogeneity exists in CPD/CPE credit requirements (14-220 credits) and accreditation criteria across Europe.
- Conferences, seminars, lectures, and courses/workshops are the primary methods for earning CPD/CPE credits, with varying timeframes for credit accumulation (5 years in 55% of countries).
Conclusions:
- The current orthodontic CPD/CPE systems across Europe exhibit considerable differences, leading to incompatibility.
- Harmonizing orthodontic training standards is necessary to ensure consistent quality and professional development throughout Europe.
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