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Making science clinically relevant

R W Valachovic1

  • 1Harvard School of Dental Medicine, USA. valachovicr@aads.jhu.edu

Journal of Dental Education
|May 1, 1997
PubMed
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Dental education reform integrates basic and clinical sciences for improved learning. Harvard School of Dental Medicine redesigned its curriculum to enhance scientific and clinical integration, benefiting dental students.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • Curriculum Development
  • Medical Sciences Integration

Background:

  • Traditional dental curricula often segregate basic and clinical sciences, hindering integration.
  • Faculty in basic sciences may lack clinical practice involvement, and clinical faculty may lack research engagement.
  • Dense curricula present challenges in adapting to scientific advancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe curriculum modifications at Harvard School of Dental Medicine aimed at integrating basic and clinical sciences.
  • To promote the clinical relevance of basic sciences within the dental program.
  • To enhance scientific and clinical integration and research training for dental students.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a five-year D.M.D. program (starting 1980) to decompress the curriculum and increase integration.

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  • Introduction of a four-year D.M.D. program (starting 1994) utilizing a problem-based learning design.
  • Development and implementation of strategies for integrating sciences, research training, and experiences in both programs.

    • Main Results:

    • Curriculum reforms at Harvard School of Dental Medicine successfully integrated basic and clinical sciences.
    • Both the five-year and four-year programs fostered greater scientific and clinical integration.
    • Research training and experiences were incorporated into the revised curricula.

    Conclusions:

    • Curriculum redesign can effectively bridge the gap between basic and clinical sciences in dental education.
    • Problem-based learning and curriculum decompression enhance the integration of scientific knowledge and clinical application.
    • These integrated approaches prepare dental students more effectively for evolving scientific discovery and practice.