Implant dentistry in Australian undergraduate dental curricula: knowledge and competencies for the graduating dentist
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2010
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Mattheos, N.
Ivanovski, S.
Sambrook, P.
Klineberg, I.
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Australian Dental Journal, 2010; 55(3):333-338
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N Mattheos, S Ivanovski, P Sambrook, I Klineberg
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<h4>Aims</h4>The aim of this paper is to define the key competencies (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values) in the field of implant dentistry, necessary for graduating general practitioners in Australia. The authors have produced a headline reference guide to outline the necessary educational outcomes which can be targeted by the undergraduate curricula in dental schools of Australian universities. This paper focuses on competencies and aims to clarify curricula 'endpoints' rather than processes. The process towards achieving these outcomes and the instructional methods and strategies might vary among universities. The authors acknowledge that there are different ways to reach the targeted learning outcomes and that there is a diversity of curricular approaches, structures and methodologies among Australian dental schools, which are enriching and desirable educationally. Specific educational strategies also with regards to the teaching of implant dentistry have been addressed in previous work and will not be covered in this paper. This paper will not address extracurricular courses, special degrees or training after graduation.
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© 2010 Australian Dental Association