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Strkljevic I, Tiedemann A, Souza de Oliveira J, Haynes A, Sherrington C. Health professionals' involvement in volunteering their professional skills: a scoping review. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1368661. [PMID: 38737756 PMCID: PMC11082404 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1368661] [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: 01/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Background Volunteering positively affects overall health of both volunteers and recipients through social interaction, support and physical activity. Health professionals' volunteering has considerable potential to improve health outcomes in communities. Objectives This study aimed to summarize published scientific literature regarding volunteering by health professionals. Method Medine, Embase, Scopus, PsycINFO and CINAHLdatabases were searched to identify eligible studies published between 2010 and 2023. Data on study methods and findings were extracted and synthesized. Results Of the 144 eligible studies, 80 (56%) used quantitative methods, 46 (32%) used qualitative, 18 (12%) used mixed methods and 8 (6%) were interventional. Doctors (74 studies, 51%) and nurses (n = 40, 28%) were the professions with most reports of volunteering. Half the studies were from USA (n = 77, 53%), followed by UK (n = 19, 13%), Canada (n = 12, 8%), and Australia/New Zealand (n = 11, 8%). International volunteering in low-to-middle-income countries was reported in 64 studies (44%). Providing service and training were the dominant types of activities (n = 90, 62.5%), with health promotion reported in only 4 studies (3%). Studies reported positive impact from volunteering, both professionally and personally. Time and family commitments were the main barriers. Enablers, barriers and impact were summarized in a socio-ecological map. Conclusion Health professionals volunteer in diverse activities and report multifaceted benefits. Studies of volunteering interventions could enable new, sustainable approaches to health promotion.
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- Ima Strkljevic
- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia
- School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Aboalshamat K, Alayyafi T, Elaiwa G, Assayegh M, Alqaidi A. Understanding volunteerism among dental students and professionals to reach Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 goals. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0296745. [PMID: 38198495 PMCID: PMC10781196 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0296745] [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: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Volunteering can be defined as activities a person does for free to help another person or group. Saudi Vision 2030 has a target of one million volunteers from the country by 2030. The aim of this study was to find out the frequencies of the motives, barriers, and experiences of volunteering dental students and dentists in Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 655 dental students and dentists from 37 cities around Saudi Arabia answered a questionnaire of 59 questions derived from previous studies. The questionnaire was distributed through social media. SPSS software was used to analyze the data, with p-value of 0.05 as significant. Chi-square was used for analytical statistics. RESULTS The chance to learn in a health-related field (84.58%) was the most motivating factor to volunteer, and the least motivating factor was financial compensation (46.72%). Females had multiple significantly higher motives percentages than males (p<0.05). The most prominent barrier was time constraints (74.50%), while the least important barrier was parents/family disapproval (28.85%). Lack of transportation was a more significant (p<0.001) barrier for females than males. Of the respondents, 74.50% had previously participated in volunteer work. Among those, 98.36% volunteered in Saudi Arabia and 6.97% volunteered outside of Saudi Arabia. Also, 46.31% volunteered during the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS A high percentage of dental students and dentists in Saudi Arabia engage in volunteer activities. Nevertheless, various impediments must be addressed to achieved the targeted key performance indicator of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030.
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- Khalid Aboalshamat
- Dental Public Health Division, Preventative Dentistry Department, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- College of Dentistry, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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Ivanoff CS, Andonov B, Hottel TL. Dental students' knowledge and reporting of child maltreatment: Where are we at today both here and abroad? EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2023; 27:223-233. [PMID: 35262990 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The study investigates whether suspected child abuse/neglect (SCAN) training in dental school has increased dental student SCAN knowledge and, consequently, reporting. MATERIALS AND METHODS A 25-question survey used to assess for SCAN knowledge in 2006 was readministered to a group of dental students at one US dental school in St. Louis, MO, which has integrated SCAN training into its curriculum for at least 3 years, and one dental school in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, which has not integrated SCAN training as a control. RESULTS Of 16 questions assessing for SCAN knowledge, group US students answered 14 questions correctly and performed better than US students surveyed in 2006. By comparison, group Bulgaria students with no SCAN training answered 15 questions correctly. When asked what their legal responsibilities were concerning SCAN, 96.4% of group US students knew they were required to report, whilst only half of group Bulgaria (48.9%) responded correctly. The results suggest that integrating SCAN training into the curriculum is effective in conveying this important message. However, in a question asking students whether they encountered a child at dental school who they suspected was the victim of child maltreatment and if so, how did they act, there were no indications that students at either school made any reports as the question was either answered "no" or left blank. The number of SCAN cases reported by campus authorities was also zero. CONCLUSION The results suggest that classroom training in SCAN is not motivating students to report SCAN at their dental school, despite increased knowledge.
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- Chris S Ivanoff
- Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
- Medical University of Sofia Faculty of Dental Medicine, Sofia, Bulgaria
- Medical University of Plovdiv Faculty of Dental Medicine, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Medical University of Plovdiv Faculty of Dental Medicine, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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- Lincoln Memorial University College of Dental Medicine, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
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Escobedo Martínez MF, Barbeito Castro E, Olay S, Suárez-Solis Rodríguez B, Suárez-Solis Rodríguez J, Junquera L, Mauvezín Quevedo M, Junquera S. Role of Dentistry in Humanitarian Projects: Knowledge and Perspective of Future Professionals on the World of Volunteering in Spain. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11071055. [PMID: 37046981 PMCID: PMC10094531 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11071055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/08/2023] Open
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Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in dentistry seek to promote the improvement on oral health in the most disadvantaged regions. The objective of this study is to identify the level of knowledge, expectations, and motivations that dental school students have about volunteering in dentistry, as well as to evaluate possible differences in these variables depending on their level of dental training. During the month of September 2022, a voluntary and anonymous online survey was carried out among all the students at the Dentistry School of Oviedo University. There were 5 questions to judge knowledge about global oral health course. 12 additional questions were included to assess the willingness to volunteer in international setting, the volunteer profile, as well as the most effective means to improve oral health in host communities. None of the students from our center had participated as a volunteer in dental NGOs, but up to 64.4% of them had considered their collaboration. The level of knowledge about global oral health obtained was low, with the percentage of correct answers ranging between 14.4% (in the question about the ideal patient/dentist ratio) and 57.8% (in the question about the fluoride concentration in drinking water). Majority of dental students (98.9%) were not aware that basic package of oral care was created by WHO. Significantly, the students of the clinical courses showed a greater motivation to volunteer.
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- Matías Ferrán Escobedo Martínez
- Department of Integrated Adult Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, 33004 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Integrated Adult Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Integrated Adult Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Integrated Adult Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Head Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Integrated Adult Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Oviedo, C/. Catedrático Serrano s/n., 33006 Oviedo, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital Universitario de San Agustin, 33402 Aviles, Spain
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Fostering globally competent dental students through virtual team-working, problem-solving and person-centred multi-disciplinary care planning. J Dent Sci 2023; 18:95-104. [PMID: 36643270 PMCID: PMC9831812 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2022.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background/purpose : Development and acquisition of communication, logical thinking, team-building, critical appraisal, critical thinking and person-centred multi-disciplinary care planning must be considered as skill sets and global core competencies for a dental professional. Therefore, an international online study course to foster undergraduate dental students' skill sets in these areas was established and this study aimed to report the perceptions of participants. Materials and methods An international online course consisting of three levels pertaining to the school year was delivered to dental undergraduates of Japan and Thailand from September to December in 2021. An online questionnaire survey was conducted to obtain feedback from the participants and assess the implementation of the course. Results In total, 64 responses were obtained from students who participated in all the assigned online sessions and completed the questionnaire (a response rate of 88%). More than 95% of students from each level felt that the programme increased their motivation to study clinical dentistry, and was beneficial for their future and made them appreciate the importance of participating in international exchange. The ratio of favourable respondents was more than 90% with a 95% confidence interval. Conclusion Fostering globally competent dental students is important and the acquisition of necessary skill sets could be enhanced through international virtual team-working, problem-solving and person-centred multi-disciplinary care planning activities. These are beneficial for undergraduate dental student training so that they graduate with a broader global perspective and an appreciation of the importance of delivering person-centred culturally sensitive dental care.
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Chen WY, Cheng AL, La N, Shetty S. Short-term international dental experiences in undergraduate dental students at an Australian university. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2022; 26:812-819. [PMID: 34989086 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/05/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Learning through international experience has been well documented in USA literature, yet not well explored in Australia. The aim of this study is to understand Australian dental students' experiences and perceptions of international dental experience by: (i) capturing past participation; (ii) identifying potential interests for participants who have not been on a trip and (iii) ascertaining perceived benefits of the trip/s. MATERIALS AND METHODS A 19 question paper survey was distributed to 310 eligible undergraduate dental students of The University of Queensland (UQ). An online counterpart survey was created via Google Forms and promoted on relevant Facebook groups targeted at current dental students of UQ. RESULTS A total of 203 of the 310 eligible UQ undergraduate dental students responded to the distributed paper and electronic surveys making the response rate 65.5%. A total of 13 undergraduate respondents participated in an international experience trip. The majority of respondents who had not participated in an international dental experience trip were interested in participating in one. Education (84.6%) and improved dental skills (84.6%) were the most reported perceived benefits by the students who had participated in an international dental experience. CONCLUSION A majority of respondents were interested in participating in international dental experiences. Despite this, only 1 in 15 respondents had participated in an international dental experience. Further exploration of this concept is needed; however, dental schools within Australia could potentially explore integration of international short-term dental experiences into formal curricula in the future.
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- Wei-Yi Chen
- School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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Oka H, Taji T. How school life with international students develops the intercultural competence of domestic dental students. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2022; 26:717-727. [PMID: 34951724 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/19/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Reflecting multicultural society, the diversity of the healthcare professional students' ethnicities and cultures is promoted around the world. However, most of the healthcare professional education in Japan had been targeted mainly at students who follow the Japanese language and culture. The aim of this study is to clarify what Japanese dental students have culturally experienced and how they developed intercultural competence during their school life with international dental students in Japan. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted semi-structured interviews with 18 of the sixth-grade students in standard Japanese undergraduate dental programmes who shared required classes in Japan with non-Japanese-speaking international dental students in preclinical programmes. Based on the qualitative analysis of the interviews, we administered a questionnaire survey to 82 dental trainees (the seventh grade) in clinical training programmes who just graduated from various Japanese dental schools. Then, the answers of the questionnaire were statically analysed. RESULTS The interview identified a total of 37 constituent elements regarding "students' attitudes and experiences in school days" and "perceptions and motivations." Analysis of the questionnaire showed that the group experiencing a learning environment with international students had various communication with and respect for their various classmates and had the ambition to develop themselves. Especially, the participants who had international experiences both in and out of classrooms showed more active attitude on intercultural communication. CONCLUSIONS Overall, for Japanese dental students, daily contact with international students gave direct and indirect cross-cultural experiences and recognitions. In particular, the Japanese students were stimulated active perceptions. The findings of this study can be used for future discussion about the cross-cultural education and collaboration of healthcare professionals not only within Japan but also around the world.
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- Hiroko Oka
- Center for Cause of Death Investigation Research and Education, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Oral Biology and Engineering, Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Hiroshima, Japan
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Wu A, Shamim A, Rahhal Z, Kieff M, Lalla E, Torre L, Zubiaurre Bitzer L, Kunzel C. A Scoping Review of Internationalization of Dental Education—Identifying Formats and Motivations in Dental Education. FRONTIERS IN DENTAL MEDICINE 2022. [DOI: 10.3389/fdmed.2022.847417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BackgroundInternationalization efforts, including global health activities, in dental education can play an important role in preparing future oral healthcare professionals. To date, in the available literature, there is no common understanding of what internationalization of dental education might mean, and there are no agreed upon standards relating to, or a common definition of the term internationalization of dental education. Here, the authors investigate what has been published in the above area from 01/01/2000 to 12/31/2020, identifying perceived motivations and formats. A proposed definition and connection to the field of international higher education is provided.MethodsA scoping review of published literature was performed and identified 47 relevant articles. The articles were thematically sorted based on educational formats and concepts (previously established in international higher education) and motivations.ResultsDespite the paucity of articles directly addressing internationalization of dental education, there was a large variety of articles on topics that were identified to correlate with international higher education, ranging from international partnerships, student mobility, and language, to international curriculum at home—with different perceived motivations, including competition, international understanding, and social transformation.DiscussionMore research on internationalization of dental education is needed to provide guidelines and formalize standards for international educational goals to better align formats and motivations for international efforts in dental education.
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Hou TY, Bohlouli B, Amin M. Differences in Dental Students' Intercultural Competence Across a Four-Year Program. J Dent Educ 2019; 83:1272-1279. [PMID: 31332040 DOI: 10.21815/jde.019.134] [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: 01/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Cultural competence is a combination of knowledge, awareness, and skills that dentists must acquire during their training in order to work with diverse populations. The aim of this study was to measure the perceived cultural competence of dental students in all four years at the University of Alberta in Canada. In 2018, a validated 17-item questionnaire-the Knowledge, Efficacy, and Practices Instrument for Oral Health Providers-was used to assess the students' perceived level of cultural competence on a scale from 1=lowest to 4=highest. Students were grouped into four cohorts (C1, C2, C3, C4) based on their level in the program. Newly admitted students (C1) were surveyed before they took any classes; first-year students were designated C2; second-year students were designated C3; and third- and fourth-year students were combined into C4. Of 160 students, 72% responded, and 102 eligible students (64%) were included in the analysis. The average age of participants was 24.6 years (SD=3.23), 56% were men, and 75% were born in Canada. White and East Asian were the most (48%) and second most (23%) prevalent race/ethnicity. The analysis showed a significant relationship between cohort groupings and determinant components for student classification. The overall mean scores by cohort were C1 2.50 (SD=0.81), C2 2.60 (SD=0.79), C3 2.81 (SD=0.69), and C4 3.04 (SD=0.80). The mean scores of C4 were significantly higher than the mean scores of the other cohorts (p=0.001). This study found that clinical-level students at the University of Alberta had significantly higher perceived cultural competence than those in the preclinical years, though the results also pointed to the need for increased training in this area.
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- Tasha Yuntao Hou
- Tasha Yuntao Hou is a DDS student, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta; Babak Bohlouli, MD, PhD, is Research Associate, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Alberta; and Maryam Amin, DMD, MSc, PhD, is Professor, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta
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- Tasha Yuntao Hou is a DDS student, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta; Babak Bohlouli, MD, PhD, is Research Associate, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Alberta; and Maryam Amin, DMD, MSc, PhD, is Professor, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta
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- Tasha Yuntao Hou is a DDS student, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta; Babak Bohlouli, MD, PhD, is Research Associate, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Alberta; and Maryam Amin, DMD, MSc, PhD, is Professor, Division of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta.
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Batra M, Ivanišević Malčić A, Shah AF, Sagtani RA, Medvedec Mikić I, Tariba Knežević P, Jukić Krmek S, Illeš D. Self Assessment of Dental students' Perception of Learning Environment in Croatia, India and Nepal. Acta Stomatol Croat 2018; 52:275-285. [PMID: 30666058 PMCID: PMC6336449 DOI: 10.15644/asc52/4/1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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Aim The aim of this study was to assess dental students' perception of different learning environment in India, Nepal and Croatia. Methods The study was conducted during a period of academic year 2016/17. A total of 849 dental students participated in the study. There were 188 respondents from Croatia, 373 from India, and 288 from Nepal. Non-responders were not followed up. The Dental Student Learning Environment Survey (DSLES) was used which consisted of 55 items subdivided into seven scales. The scales measured the following perceptions: Flexibility, ‘Student-to-Student Interactions, Emotional Climate, Supportiveness, Meaningful Experience, Organization and Breadth of Interest. Statistical analysis of the data utilised the Kolmogorov Smirnov test. The Kruskal-Wallis “non-parametric ANOVA” was also used to test the differences between the countries. A post hoc analysis was performed using Ranks tables and the Median test. Results The response rate was 26.9%. Significant differences between the countries were found for all DSLES variables (Kruskal-Wallis, p<0.01). The Median test also showed significant differences between the countries for all DSLES variables (p<0.01). The scales with the highest mean values were ‘Student-to-student interactions’ in India and Nepal, and the ‘Emotional Climate’ in Croatia. Conclusions Students in Croatia rated their school only with grades excellent and good, while their colleagues in India and Nepal were more critical. Despite the different settings in three countries, ‘Flexibility’ was identified as the area of weakness in all three educational systems.
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- Manu Batra
- Public Health Dentistry, Surendera Dental College & Research Institute, Sri Ganganagar, India
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government College and Hospital, Shireen Bagh, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Community Health Sciences, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Lagankhel, Lalitpur, Nepal
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Split, Croatia
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- Department of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
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Ramugade MM, Sagale AA. A Review of Learner Exchange Program in the Dental Fraternity: A Paradigm Shift for the Excellence. JOURNAL OF ADVANCED ORAL RESEARCH 2018. [DOI: 10.1177/2320206818799798] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Dentistry is an art and science which mainly depends on the subject knowledge, instruments, materials, technology, and skills of the operator. Sharing the knowledge and available infrastructure and technology are the best solutions to enhance the skills and improve the work pattern of the present dentist. This could be easily achieved through the introduction of learner exchange program for students as well as faculty. The exchange program has multiple advantages being beneficial for the budding dentist and the faculty, which ultimately improves the interstate relationship and help the community in health care sectors.
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- Manoj Mahadeo Ramugade
- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, St. Georges Hospital Compound, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, St. Georges Hospital Compound, Mumbai, India
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Lambert RF, Wong CA, Woodmansey KF, Rowland B, Horne SO, Seymour B. A National Survey of U.S. Dental Students' Experiences with International Service Trips. J Dent Educ 2018; 82:366-372. [PMID: 29606653 DOI: 10.21815/jde.018.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Accepted: 10/03/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Globalization, along with the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases, their risk factors, and poor oral health, demands global approaches to oral health care. Trained health care workers' providing volunteer services abroad is one model used for improving access to dental services for some communities. Currently, little is known about U.S. dental student involvement in international clinical service volunteerism. The aim of this exploratory study was to capture national survey data from predoctoral dental students about their interest in and experience with global health service trips. The survey sought to assess students' past experiences and current and future interest in programs providing dental and/or medical services in order to lay the foundation for further research. A 12-question web-based survey was distributed in May 2017 to 22,930 students enrolled in U.S. dental schools. A total of 1,555 students responded, for a response rate of 7%. Respondents were evenly distributed across the four academic years. Approximately 22% (n=342) of the respondents had already participated in a service trip experience, 83% reported interest in a service trip while in school, and 92% were interested after graduation. Reported motivations for international trips included the desire to care for the underserved and to obtain a more global view of health and disease. Concerns were expressed regarding costs and time constraints. This study provided preliminary, exploratory data on dental student engagement with international service trips. Both interest and participation in international service trips among responding students were high, reflecting current trends in both dentistry and medicine. Dental education may have an opportunity to guide student engagement in more sustainable and ethical volunteering in the U.S. and abroad.
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- R Frederick Lambert
- Mr. Lambert is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Ms. Wong is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Dr. Woodmansey is Program Director, Center for Advanced Dental Education, Saint Louis University; Ms. Rowland is Manager of International Development and Outreach, American Dental Association Foundation; Mr. Horne is Senior Manager of Marketing Research, American Dental Association Foundation; and Dr. Seymour is Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
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- Mr. Lambert is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Ms. Wong is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Dr. Woodmansey is Program Director, Center for Advanced Dental Education, Saint Louis University; Ms. Rowland is Manager of International Development and Outreach, American Dental Association Foundation; Mr. Horne is Senior Manager of Marketing Research, American Dental Association Foundation; and Dr. Seymour is Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
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- Mr. Lambert is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Ms. Wong is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Dr. Woodmansey is Program Director, Center for Advanced Dental Education, Saint Louis University; Ms. Rowland is Manager of International Development and Outreach, American Dental Association Foundation; Mr. Horne is Senior Manager of Marketing Research, American Dental Association Foundation; and Dr. Seymour is Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
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- Mr. Lambert is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Ms. Wong is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Dr. Woodmansey is Program Director, Center for Advanced Dental Education, Saint Louis University; Ms. Rowland is Manager of International Development and Outreach, American Dental Association Foundation; Mr. Horne is Senior Manager of Marketing Research, American Dental Association Foundation; and Dr. Seymour is Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
| | - Steven O Horne
- Mr. Lambert is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Ms. Wong is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Dr. Woodmansey is Program Director, Center for Advanced Dental Education, Saint Louis University; Ms. Rowland is Manager of International Development and Outreach, American Dental Association Foundation; Mr. Horne is Senior Manager of Marketing Research, American Dental Association Foundation; and Dr. Seymour is Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine
| | - Brittany Seymour
- Mr. Lambert is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Ms. Wong is a DMD student, Harvard School of Dental Medicine; Dr. Woodmansey is Program Director, Center for Advanced Dental Education, Saint Louis University; Ms. Rowland is Manager of International Development and Outreach, American Dental Association Foundation; Mr. Horne is Senior Manager of Marketing Research, American Dental Association Foundation; and Dr. Seymour is Assistant Professor, Department of Oral Health Policy and Epidemiology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
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