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How competent do our graduates feel?

L F Greenwood1, D W Lewis, R C Burgess

  • 1Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto, Ont., Canada.

Journal of Dental Education
|May 29, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Recent dental graduates feel well-prepared in core clinical skills but lack confidence in practice management and specialized procedures. Further curriculum review is recommended to address these competency gaps for general practitioners.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental Education
  • General Practice Dentistry

Background:

  • Undergraduate dental curriculum review is essential to ensure graduates are prepared for general practice.
  • Assessing self-perceived competency is a key component of curriculum evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate recent dental graduates' self-perceived competency in relation to the Association of Canadian Faculties of Dentistry's competency list.
  • To identify areas of strength and weakness in the undergraduate dental curriculum.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to recent dental graduates and the graduating class.
  • The survey assessed self-perceived preparedness across a defined list of dental competencies.
  • Focus groups were conducted to clarify survey findings.

Main Results:

  • A 67.5% response rate was achieved.
  • Approximately 70% of respondents felt well-prepared in 69% of competencies, primarily core clinical skills like restorative dentistry, diagnosis, and local anesthesia.
  • Areas identified for improvement included financial/personnel management, soft-tissue biopsies, and chronic orofacial pain management.

Conclusions:

  • The undergraduate dental curriculum effectively prepares students in fundamental "bread and butter" dental procedures.
  • Gaps in preparedness exist in practice management and specific clinical procedures, requiring targeted curriculum adjustments.
  • Focus groups provided valuable qualitative data to inform remedial actions for curriculum enhancement.

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