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Student drop-out from UK dental schools

J R Drummond1, R Duguid

  • 1Department of Dental Prosthetics and Gerontology, University of Dundee.

British Dental Journal
|May 10, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Student drop-out rates in United Kingdom (UK) dental schools are increasing, posing a significant challenge. This trend threatens future dentist supply and could worsen existing shortages.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Higher Education Statistics

Background:

  • Student attrition is a concern in higher education.
  • Understanding dental student drop-out is crucial for workforce planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify dental student attrition in UK dental schools.
  • To identify trends in dental student drop-out rates over time.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of University Statistical Record data.
  • Inclusion of all dental students entering and leaving UK dental schools (1989-1994).

Main Results:

  • UK dental school drop-out rates varied between 8.4% and 16.8% from 1989 to 1994.
  • A significant increase in drop-out rates was observed in the later years (1992-1994) compared to earlier years (1989-1991).

Conclusions:

  • Dental student drop-out is an escalating issue in the UK.
  • Unchecked attrition will reduce the number of qualified dentists, potentially exacerbating future shortages.

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