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Academic Cheating in Dental Education
Enis Veseli1, Sompop Bencharit2,3,4,5
1Department of Prosthodontics, Dental School, Faculty of Medicine, University of Prishtina, Prishtina, Kosovo.
Journal of Dental Education
|July 24, 2026
Summary
Academic cheating is alarmingly high among dental students, increasing despite policies. Understanding its multifactorial nature is key to preventing misconduct and ensuring patient safety.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Academic Integrity
- Professional Ethics
Background:
- Academic cheating is prevalent in higher education, especially in professional programs like dentistry.
- Self-reported cheating rates among dental students range from 43% to over 90%, with a threefold increase observed between 1998 and 2014.
- Existing honor codes and integrity policies have not curbed the rising trend of academic dishonesty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the implications of increasing academic dishonesty in dental education.
- To conceptualize academic dishonesty as a multifactorial outcome influencing professional formation and patient safety.
- To summarize current literature on academic dishonesty in dental, medical, and psychological education and its link to professional misconduct.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature from dental, medical, and psychological education.
- Analysis of academic dishonesty from both faculty and student perspectives.
- Discussion of effective interventions for prevention and ethical development.
Main Results:
- Academic dishonesty in dental schools is a significant and growing problem, encompassing exam fraud, plagiarism, and falsification of records.
- Despite institutional policies, cheating rates have risen substantially.
- Academic misconduct has serious implications for professional development and patient safety.
Conclusions:
- Academic dishonesty in dental education requires critical reflection due to its frequency and impact.
- A multifactorial approach considering individual, situational, and perceptual factors is essential for prevention.
- Further research and effective interventions are needed to uphold ethical standards and ensure patient safety in dental practice.
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