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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.
Objectives:
The aim of this survey study was to understand the state of orthodontic CPD/CPE across Europe. The quality of continuing professional development/education (CPD/CPE) is crucial in all medical specialities including orthodontics.
Materials And Methods:
We created a questionnaire to understand the parameters of orthodontic CPD/CPE for the years 2020-2024 in Europe.
Results:
We received responses from 41of the 44 European countries. Only 55% of respondents (mostly the head or chairman of local orthodontics societies) knew the exact criteria for successful accreditation in the CPD/CPE system. In 76% of the countries, orthodontists are required to earn CPD/CPE credits ranging from 14 to 220. This indicated a high degree of heterogeneity and the incompatibility of CPD/CPE training across Europe. Credits were most often awarded for participation in conferences (97%), seminars (95%), lectures (82%), and courses and workshops (84%). In 55% of the countries, CPD/CPE credits must be earned within 5 years.
Conclusion And Clinical Relevance:
By understanding the differences in these parameters in European countries, we can work towards a future harmonization of standards in orthodontics training.
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