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Field J, Dixon J, Vital S, Murphy D, O'Connell B, Davies J. Graduating European Dentist Curriculum Domain V: Research. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2024. [PMID: 39276377 DOI: 10.1111/eje.13040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2024] [Revised: 08/16/2024] [Accepted: 08/23/2024] [Indexed: 09/17/2024]
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This commentary introduces the new Graduating European Dentist Curriculum Domain V-'Research', and outlines the international multi-stakeholder development and consultation process that was undertaken in order to develop the new Domain.
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Dixon J, Field J, Gibson E, Martin N. Curriculum content for Environmental Sustainability in Dentistry. J Dent 2024; 147:105021. [PMID: 38679135 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2024.105021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES (i) To identify suitable strategies and opportunities to embed Environmental Sustainability (ES) within an existing Oral Health Professional (OHP) curriculum through a series of focus groups with students and academic staff and (ii) To create high-level evidence-based and subject-specific ES content through an approach grounded in evidence and collaboration with key stakeholders in OHP education. METHODS Focus groups were used to explore academic staff and student views on appropriate teaching and assessment methods for ES. Content statements were developed from an extensive literature search, mapped to curriculum subjects, and validated through consultation with students, discipline-experts and education-experts. RESULTS Five themes were identified from the focus groups: ES transcends all disciplines of dentistry and oral healthcare; baseline knowledge transmission with relevant practical application; viewing and modifying existing teaching and assessment events through a different lens; normalising the topic of ES to support attitude and behaviour change and safeguarding against misinformation and disinformation. Forty-four content statements were developed and mapped to nineteen curriculum subjects. CONCLUSIONS This study identifies for the first time a comprehensive strategy for the inclusion and delivery of ES (method and content) in the curriculum. A novel method to define and map curriculum content has been explored and validated using a range of complementary methodologies. A comprehensive and robust list of evidence-based and subject-specific educational content statements have been defined in the field of Environmental Sustainability in dentistry and oral healthcare. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Oral healthcare has a significant environmental impact, the key to all mitigation strategies is educating the profession at all levels.
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- Jonathan Dixon
- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, UK.
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- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, UK
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- School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, UK
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Wilmott S, Girdler J, Némat SM, Crawley K, Mistry C, Lorimer E, Barber S, Ahmad-Mear G. 'Sustainability in the NHS': a novel method for teaching sustainable dentistry and quality improvement to dental core trainees. Br Dent J 2024; 236:900-906. [PMID: 38877261 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7497-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 02/14/2024] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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The practice of dentistry contributes to 3% of the carbon footprint of the NHS. As awareness and concern about climate change increases, all dental care professionals must play their part in reducing the environmental impact of the care they provide. This paper aims to describe a novel method of teaching, both the theory and practical application of sustainable dentistry, by integrating sustainable quality improvement methods into the existing management and leadership requirements of dental core training.
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- Sheryl Wilmott
- Specialty Dentist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, UK.
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- Leadership Fellow in Sustainable Dentistry and Dental Specialty Trainee in Oral Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
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- Specialty Trainee in Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Leeds, UK
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- Senior Dental Officer, Harrogate and District NHS Trust, UK
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- Senior Dental Officer, Harrogate and District NHS Trust, UK
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- Clinical Lecturer in Orthodontics, University of Leeds, UK; Honorary Consultant Orthodontist, Pinderfields Hospital, Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, UK
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- Associate Postgraduate Dental Dean for Dental Core Training, NHSE Workforce, Training and Education, Yorkshire and the Humber, UK
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Haque S, Nurunnabi M, Haque T. Saudi dental students' perceptions on sustainable development goals and sustainable dental practice. BDJ Open 2024; 10:40. [PMID: 38816385 PMCID: PMC11139980 DOI: 10.1038/s41405-024-00228-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 05/16/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study utilised a cross-sectional survey design to assess the levels of knowledge and awareness among 841 undergraduate dental students from Saudi Arabia regarding sustainable development goals (SDGs) and sustainable dental practices (SDP). MATERIALS AND METHODS A self-administered online questionnaire was distributed to adults aged between 18 and 35 years of both genders, from November 2022 to November 2023. The study has obtained appropriate ethical approval. RESULTS Participants exhibited a moderate level of knowledge and awareness regarding the SDGs, while demonstrating a high level of awareness specifically related to the SDP. The presence of a correlation between gender-associated beliefs and pro-environmental behaviours is apparent. Additionally, it has been observed that participants who engage in clinical activities exhibit a heightened level of awareness concerning SDP. CONCLUSIONS By assessing dental students' current knowledge and awareness of the SDGs and SDP, we can inform stakeholders in the dental industry about how to enhance sustainability competence and develop dental policy curricula. This will better prepare students to serve as educators as well as professionals, aligning with their commitment to integrating the principles and objectives of various SDGs and SDP into dental education and practice.
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- Sanjida Haque
- Center of Excellence in Cyber-Security; Center for Sustainability and Climate, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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- Center for Sustainability and Climate, Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Herrera D, Chapple I, Jepsen S, Berglundh T, Tonetti MS, Kebschull M, Sculean A, Papapanou PN, Sanz M. Consensus report of the second European Consensus Workshop on Education in Periodontology. J Clin Periodontol 2024. [PMID: 38710626 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND The second European Consensus Workshop on Education in Periodontology was commissioned, as a result of the changes in the discipline and the advances in educational methods/technology, to update the 2009 Consensus report of the first European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) Workshop on the same topic that was jointly authored by the Association for Dental Education in Europe. AIM To identify and propose changes necessary in periodontal education at three levels, namely undergraduate, specialist and continuing professional development (CPD), with respect to learning outcomes, competencies and methods of learning/training and evaluation. METHODS Four working groups (WGs) considered education in periodontology at the undergraduate, specialist and CPD levels, and education methods. Four commissioned position papers, one per WG, summarized the relevant information. Workshop participants gathered at an in-person consensus meeting to discuss the individual reviews, and this consensus report summarizes the conclusions. RESULTS The learning outcomes for undergraduate and specialist education in periodontology have been updated, and a proposal for learning outcomes for CPD programmes was made. Learning/teaching/training and evaluation methods were proposed for each level of education, which included face-to-face, virtual and blended learning methods. CONCLUSION Developments in oral/dental medicine and in contemporary educational technologies have been translated into updated learning outcomes and learning/teaching/ training/evaluation methods relevant to education in periodontology.
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- David Herrera
- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases) Research Group, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Periodontal Research Group, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical & Dental Sciences, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
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- Department of Periodontology, Operative and Preventive Dentistry, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Odontology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Shanghai PerioImplant Innovation Center, Department of Oral and Maxillo-facial Implantology, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Stomatology, National Clinical Research Centre for Oral Diseases, Shanghai Ninth People Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Periodontal Research Group, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical & Dental Sciences, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
- Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, UK
- Division of Periodontics, Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Periodontology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Division of Periodontics, Section of Oral, Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA
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- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases) Research Group, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Nassar M, Shalan W, Al-Janaby U, Elnagar H, Alawadhi M, Jaser S, Joury E. Exploring environmental sustainability in dentistry among students and educators in the United Arab Emirates: a cross-sectional survey. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:489. [PMID: 38698346 PMCID: PMC11067139 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-05488-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Creating environmentally sustainable healthcare culture within the dental field requires embedding the content in the dental curriculum at the undergraduate level. This study aimed to explore the current awareness and drivers among dental students and educators regarding environmentally sustainable dentistry (ESD) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and identify barriers and enablers to embrace it. METHODS A cross-sectional survey using online questionnaires was carried out in six undergraduate dental education institutes within the UAE. Data analysis included descriptive statistics. RESULTS In total 153 students and 53 educators participated in the survey. Most students and educators were not aware of any ESD content in their curricula. However, the majority of educators were familiar with the concept of ESD, while students were mostly unfamiliar or slightly familiar. Nonetheless, students largely agreed on its importance and their interest in learning it, as they viewed it relevant to their future practice. Educators agreed that the dental profession has a responsibility to be environmentally friendly and expressed their desire in introducing ESD content into the curricula. Several barriers were reported such as lack of knowledge, curricula space, educational resources, and time. Meanwhile, enablers included providing ESD capacity building, training and resources. CONCLUSIONS There was no explicit presence of ESD content in the dental curricula in the UAE. Despite the lack of adequate awareness on this topic among educators and more so among students, they both had positive views towards incorporating ESD into dental curricula. Overall, this study highlighted the importance of promoting ESD in dental programs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE ESD is gradually becoming a critical aspect of modern oral healthcare system. It has been mandated in the dental curricula in several regions globally. Embedding ESD in the UAE dental curricula would have several benefits for the environment as well as the future of the dental profession in the region. The clinical significance includes, but not limited to, improved treatment outcomes; patients, students and staff health and well-being; reduced health risks, and cost savings.
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- Mohannad Nassar
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
- Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
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- College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, College of Dental Medicine, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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- Centre for Dental Public Health and Primary Care, Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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Dixon J, Tubert-Jeannin S, Davies J, van Harten M, Roger-Leroi V, Vital S, Paganelli C, Akota I, Manzanares-Cespedes MC, Murphy D, Gerber G, Quinn B, Field J. O-Health-Edu: A viewpoint into the current state of oral health professional education in Europe: Part 2: Curriculum structure, facilities, staffing and quality assurance. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2024; 28:607-620. [PMID: 38258340 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Revised: 10/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/18/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Oral health professional (OHP) education is likely to vary across Europe in accordance with an EU directive that is open to broad interpretation. It is not clear how OHP curricula are structured or delivered across Europe. The objectives of Part 2 of this paper series are: (i) to provide an overview of common practices in curriculum structure, the availability of facilities, staffing (faculty) and quality assurance processes and (ii) to consider how the existing programme structures align to stakeholder guidance documents. METHODS A total of 27 questions from a 91-item questionnaire were used for this manuscript. The questionnaire was developed following the Delphi method to establish consensus from a group of experts. Members of the research team and colleagues from other countries in Europe completed a multi-step piloting process. An online data hub was created to allow the respondents to be data controllers and respond to the questionnaire. ADEE member schools (n = 144) were invited to provide data. RESULTS Totally, 71 institutions from 25 European countries provided data between June 2021 and April 2023, which represents a response rate of 49.3% of ADEE members. Data on curriculum approaches, teaching methods, integration of topics of interest, clinical education, staff-student ratios, access to facilities and new technologies, teaching staff (faculty) and quality assurance processes are presented for Primary Dental Degree Programmes. CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge, this series of papers are the first attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of OHP education in Europe. Results showed that the majority of European dental programmes are engaged in providing innovative and scientifically grounded education in order to develop quality future OHPs. Nevertheless, significant variability in the delivery of clinical education across the European OHP schools was notable in this dataset. A comprehensive view of the state of OHP education in Europe is not yet available but the O-Health-Edu data hub provides a means for all education providers in Europe to contribute data to reach this goal. It is anticipated that the data hub will be updated and built upon over time to continually establish a clearer picture of the state of OHP education in Europe.
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- Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
- Association for Dental Education in Europe, Dublin, Ireland
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- Association for Dental Education in Europe, Dublin, Ireland
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- Association for Dental Education in Europe, Dublin, Ireland
- University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Figuero E, Gürsoy M, Monnet-Corti V, Iniesta M, Antezack A, Kapferer-Seebacher I, Graetz C, Vered Y, Stavropoulos A, Wilensky A, Eickholz P, Sanz M. Domains, competences and learning outcomes for undergraduate education in periodontology. J Clin Periodontol 2024. [PMID: 38655768 DOI: 10.1111/jcpe.13991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024]
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AIM This review is intended to adapt the current conceptual framework in dental education based on four domains to propose a set of competences, learning outcomes and methods of teaching, learning and assessment for undergraduate education in periodontology. REVIEW Based on the current framework of competences and learning outcomes recommended by the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE), undergraduate education in periodontology has been updated using the classification and clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of periodontal and peri-implant diseases. CONCLUSIONS Specific learning outcomes have been proposed within each competence area, that is in Domain I (n = 10), Domain II (n = 13), Domain III (n = 33) and Domain IV (n = 12). Teaching methods and learning activities based on the different dimensions of the cognitive process have been proposed. Additionally, 10 key learning outcomes have been proposed as exit outcomes, which implies their accomplishment within the final assessment of any graduating student.
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- Elena Figuero
- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases) Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Periodontology, Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
- The Wellbeing Services County of Southwest Finland, Oral Health Care, Turku, Finland
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- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases) Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Periodontology, Aix-Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Medical University of Innsbruck, University Hospital of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, Innsbruck, Austria
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- Clinic of Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology, University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Faculty of Dental Medicine, Department of Community Dentistry, Hadassah Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hadassah Medical Center, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Periodontology, Center for Dentistry and Oral Medicine (Carolinum), Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- ETEP (Etiology and Therapy of Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases) Research Group, Faculty of Dentistry, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Durnall O, Martin N, Mulligan S, Dixon J. Environmental sustainability: the attitudes and experiences of UK students in the oral health care profession. Br Dent J 2024:10.1038/s41415-024-7135-z. [PMID: 38443612 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-024-7135-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Objective This study aims to provide insight into the attitudes and perspectives of undergraduate dental students from UK dental schools regarding environmental sustainability in dentistry (ESD) and the manner and extent in which ESD is included in the current undergraduate oral health care curricula.Methods This study is a multi-centre, nationally representive study involving a cross-sectional online survey of undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery and dental hygiene and therapy students in UK-based dental schools. Data analysis was conducted through descriptive statistics and thematic analysis.Results In total, 263 students from 13 UK schools completed the survey, resulting in a national school response rate of 68.4%. Key findings are: 97.3% of students believe that the dental profession should be more actively engaged in environmental sustainability but students currently have very little exposure to ESD at an undergraduate level; and 76.8% of students expressed that they are concerned about the impact that oral health care provision has on the environment, but only 23% of students have independently researched ESD.Conclusions Students identify that oral health care professionals should become more engaged in efforts to mitigate the negative impacts from our activities on the environment, principally via education at all levels. The data from this study provide insight into the current level of awareness and concerns for the environmental impacts of oral health care provision, and are a powerful driver for the inclusion of ESD into the undergraduate curriculum in UK based dental schools.
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Swärdh E, Brodin N, Pettersson A, Palstam A. Time to Rethink Intended Learning Outcomes for Sustainable Development? A Qualitative Exploration and Reflection of Course Syllabuses in Swedish Undergraduate Physiotherapy Education. JOURNAL OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND CURRICULAR DEVELOPMENT 2024; 11:23821205241260599. [PMID: 39092289 PMCID: PMC11292048 DOI: 10.1177/23821205241260599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Several calls to action for the implementation of education for sustainable development in health profession education have been put forth during the last few years. The aim was therefore to explore and describe sustainability-focused intended learning outcomes (SD-ILOs) in curricula of undergraduate physiotherapy education in Sweden. METHODS Using a deductive, descriptive, and qualitative approach, SD-ILOs in programs (n = 8) and course syllabuses (n = 143) from eight higher education institutions providing physiotherapy undergraduate education in Sweden were analyzed. SD-ILOs were described based on the subject content or condition, level of cognitive processes, sustainability learning dimensions, and key sustainability competencies. RESULTS Six of the eight physiotherapy programs provided course syllabuses with SD-ILOs. However, only 3% (n = 36) of all ILOs were sustainability-focused. A larger part of the SD-ILOs, 78% (n = 28) was described within the cognitive dimension of learning, and 80% (n = 27) were linked to either the cognitive process 'understanding' or 'analyzing'. The most frequently identified key competency in the SD-ILOs was 'systems-thinking' n = 10 (28%), and 30% (n = 11) lacked key competency. CONCLUSION There is an urgent need for rapid initiatives to enhance sustainable development education in Swedish undergraduate physiotherapy education. Pedagogical approaches that cover not only cognitive dimensions of learning for sustainable development but also socio-emotional and behavioral dimensions, as well as more complex cognitive learning processes must also be developed. The current lack of key sustainability competencies further emphasizes the necessity to enrich physiotherapy curricula with action-oriented learning to develop powerful future sustainability agency within healthcare and the public health arena.
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- Emma Swärdh
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Health Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Health Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Orthopaedics, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Health Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
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- School of Health and Welfare, Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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Mulligan S. The UN SDG 12 and oral healthcare provision: responsible consumption and production. Br Dent J 2023; 235:928-929. [PMID: 38102254 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6703-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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- Steven Mulligan
- FDI World Dental Federation Sustainability in Dentistry Task Team, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
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Byrne SJ, Glasser S. Creativity as a framework for innovation in dental education. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2023; 4:1233983. [PMID: 38024145 PMCID: PMC10655018 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2023.1233983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Dental education is rich with examples of innovation as educators have responded to advances in knowledge, technology, the needs of the community, and most recently the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Current challenges requiring innovative pedagogies include developing graduates who are interprofessional collaborative practice-ready, adapting to technological advances, embedding sustainability in the curriculum, and addressing equity and diversity in dental education. Creativity is the production of something that is novel and useful and is intimately linked to innovation which is the implementation of new and improved ways of doing things. To develop innovative pedagogies and address the current challenges facing dental education, educators and dental schools must reflect on the factors necessary for supporting creativity and innovation and seek to remove barriers to or biases against creativity. Here, we discuss the importance of creativity in supporting innovation in dental education, and call for leadership to actively support all elements of creativity for continued innovation to address the challenges we face in educating the future oral health workforce.
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- Samantha J. Byrne
- Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Shinkai RSA, Biazevic MGH, Michel-Crosato E, de Campos TT. Environmental sustainability related to dental materials and procedures in prosthodontics: A critical review. J Prosthet Dent 2023:S0022-3913(23)00370-0. [PMID: 37709614 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2023.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/16/2023]
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This article aims to review the status, challenges, and directions of environmentally sustainable oral healthcare by focusing on the dental materials and procedures used in prosthodontics. Sustainable development is a global priority and requires a systemic, integrative approach from all sectors of society. The oral healthcare sector is responsible for substantial greenhouse emissions throughout its value chain, including raw material extraction, industrial production, supply distribution, clinical practice, and management of waste. Of all dental specialties, prosthodontics has been one of the main generators of carbon emissions by fabricating a single product such as dentures or crowns in multiple steps. Dental prosthetic procedures involve chemicals and materials such as polymers, ceramics, metals, gypsum, and wax, which are often used in large quantities and for a single use. Thus, environmental risks and socioeconomic burdens can result from residuals and improper disposal, as well as waste and the embedded costs of unused materials retained by manufacturers, retail suppliers, dental laboratories, and dental clinics. To mitigate the environmental impact generated by conventional prosthodontics, we urge awareness and the adoption of sustainable good practices in the daily routine of dental clinics and laboratories. Capacity building and investment in a circular economy and digital technology can reduce the carbon footprint of prosthetic dentistry and improve the quality of life for present and future generations.
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- Rosemary Sadami Arai Shinkai
- Senior Researcher, Department of Community Dentistry and Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry (FOUSP), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Associate Professor, Department of Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry (FOUSP), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Associate Professor, Department of Community Dentistry, School of Dentistry (FOUSP), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Full Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry (FOUSP), University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil
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Dyer TA, Mulligan S, Martin N. Sustainability as part of a quality framework for the organisation of oral healthcare. Br Dent J 2023; 235:309-312. [PMID: 37684456 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-6269-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
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This paper aims to highlight to the reader that the organisation of dentistry at a system level lags behind other healthcare professions in regulation, policy, education and research. It argues that seeing sustainability as being as important as safety in oral healthcare quality would begin to rectify this. For the practitioner, it also identifies existing guidance on practising sustainably and reinforces that it does not require radical change but evidence-based care.
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- Thomas A Dyer
- Senior Clinical Teacher in Dental Public Health, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom.
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- General Dental Practitioner and Clinical Teacher in Restorative Dentistry, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Professor of Restorative Dentistry and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Țâncu AMC, Didilescu AC, Pantea M, Sfeatcu R, Imre M. Aspects Regarding Sustainability among Private Dental Practitioners from Bucharest, Romania: A Pilot Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11091326. [PMID: 37174868 PMCID: PMC10178309 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11091326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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Oral health professionals' knowledge of sustainability is essential for promoting environmental protection in dental healthcare. This pilot study involved an online survey addressed to 70 dental private practitioners from Bucharest, Romania, to evaluate their awareness of the concept of sustainability in dentistry. The performed statistical analysis revealed that 41.4% of the participants were well aware of sustainability in dentistry, with older participants demonstrating significantly higher levels of such awareness (p = 0.001). Sustainability awareness among participants correlates positively with their knowledge of the negative environmental impacts of dental activity (p < 0.001) and with the concern for sustainable dentistry implementation in their workplace (p = 0.037). Improper biohazardous waste disposal was identified as the primary cause of negative environmental impact of dental practices by 87.1% of participants. Installing high energy-efficient dental equipment was selected as the most important action to implement sustainability in participants' dental practices (64.3%). Overall, 51.4% of the participants reported that the COVID-19 pandemic had a medium impact on their dental activity in terms of sustainability. Our study found that participants have a moderate level of awareness regarding sustainability in dentistry, highlighting the need for education on sustainability for oral health professionals.
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- Ana Maria Cristina Țâncu
- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 17-23 Calea Plevnei Street, Sector 1, 010221 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Embryology, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 17-23 Calea Plevnei Street, Sector 1, 010221 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 17-23 Calea Plevnei Street, Sector 1, 010221 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Oral Health and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 17-23 Calea Plevnei Street, Sector 1, 010221 Bucharest, Romania
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 17-23 Calea Plevnei Street, Sector 1, 010221 Bucharest, Romania
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Jamal H, Marghalani AA, Al-Sharif A, Shinawi A, Gaffar B, Al-Edaili EA, Al-Baqami G, AlQarni M. Exploring the Perception of Dental Undergraduate Students and Faculty on Environmental Sustainability in Dentistry: A Cross-Sectional Survey in 26 Dental Schools in Saudi Arabia. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:dj11040103. [PMID: 37185481 PMCID: PMC10137215 DOI: 10.3390/dj11040103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/07/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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There are few published studies assessing dental students' and faculty's perception regarding environmental sustainability in dentistry (ESD) and its existence within the dental curricula along with barriers and enablers for its integration. As far as the authors know, no published study has looked into this in Saudi Arabia, and this is what the current study aims to explore. A cross-sectional survey using validated online questionnaires for dental students and faculty was carried out in 26 dental schools in Saudi Arabia. The validated questionnaire utilized 25 questions using Qualtrics (XM) software. Both descriptive statistics and thematic analysis were included in the data analysis. ESD content is not formally embedded within the dental curricula in all 26 included universities in Saudi Arabia. Although the majority of students and faculty members agreed or strongly agreed on the importance of ESD as a whole and the importance of teaching it, more than 82% and 81% of students and faculty, respectively, demonstrated a lack of basic knowledge concerning ESD. The preliminary findings of the current study suggest that there is a high demand for incorporating ESD content in dental education in Saudi Arabia. To achieve this, resources and policy changes are necessary. A top-down approach is needed, including incorporating ESD into dental education standards, using evidence-based practices in revising infection control regulations, and providing institutional support through training, materials, and incentives. National dental associations and governments should provide practical solutions and actively support dental professionals in implementing ESD.
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- Hasan Jamal
- Independent Researcher, FDI Sustainability in Dentistry Task Team Member, Makkah 24371, Saudi Arabia
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- Preventive Dentistry Department, College of Dental Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah 24382, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Preventive Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh 11564, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Periodontology, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
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The current status of sustainability in the dental profession. Br Dent J 2023; 234:242-243. [PMID: 36829012 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-023-5568-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023]
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