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Participatory continuing dental education

D L Allen1, R G Caffesse, M Bornerand

  • 1University of Texas-Houston, Health Science Center Dental Branch 77225.

International Dental Journal
|October 1, 1994
PubMed
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Participatory continuing education is vital for dental professionals. However, its evaluation and impact on clinical practice require further investigation and development globally.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Continuing Professional Development

Background:

  • Continuing education is crucial for professional growth.
  • Participatory continuing education is recognized as highly effective for dentists.
  • The FDI Commission established Working Group 15 to investigate this educational format.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence of participatory continuing education in dentistry.
  • To understand the extent of evaluation for continuing education's impact on dental practice.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to 26 national dental associations.
  • Data on continuing education practices and evaluation were collected.

Main Results:

  • Most surveyed countries offer some form of participatory continuing education.

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  • This type of education constitutes a small fraction of overall continuing education.
  • There is limited evidence of evaluation for the practical value of continuing education for dentists.

    • Conclusions:

    • Participatory continuing education is present but not widespread in dentistry.
    • Further research and implementation of evaluation methods are recommended to enhance its effectiveness and value for dental practitioners.