Under the Lens: A Report on Global Dental Morphology Modules

Primer Autor
Fonseca, Gabriel M.
Co-autores
Chowdhry, Aman
Kapoor, Priyanka
DahaP, Samarika
Cancer, Lisda
Aka, Sema P.
Yusof, Mohd Yusmiaidil Putera Mohd
Berketa, John W.
Capitaneanu, Cezar
Bedek, Ivan
Baig, Humayoun Temoor
Nuzzolese, Emilio
Título
Under the Lens: A Report on Global Dental Morphology Modules
Editorial
SOC CHILENA ANATOMIA
Revista
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MORPHOLOGY
Lenguaje
en
Resumen
Dental morphology (DM) is the first introduction of dental graduates towards the identification of tooth, hence it is an important component of the dental curriculum. Traditionally, it is taught by manual carving of wax blocks, but the limitations of this method have been highlighted. There is a need to adopt innovative teaching methodologies to invigorate the concepts of dental anatomy (DA) and reduce the stress in teaching and learning with a proposal in standardization of training methodologies worldwide. Methods: A three-phased project was designed with an aim to collect global data related to teaching dental morphology within the dental curriculum. One dental professional actively involved in university teaching of DM subject was invited from 11 countries. The present study involved compilation of data from phase 1 questionnaire responses, followed by its discussion and analysis, and generation of preliminary report. Results: It is universally acknowledged that acquiring dental morphology knowledge by dentists is a prerequisite before they commence clinical practice. Our data points that no uniformity in DA course modules exists throughout the world and globally the subject requires curriculum redesigning. Conclusions: Consensus should be achieved amongst academicians in DM teaching and learning context. Innovative and standardized DM modules with component of computer-based and remote learning techniques should also be introduced.
Fecha Publicación
2022
Tipo de Recurso
artículo original
doi
10.4067/S0717-95022022000601497
Formato Recurso
PDF
Palabras Claves
Dental Morphology
Dental Anatomy
Dental Curriculum
Dental Education
Tooth Carving
Ubicación del archivo
http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0717-95022022000601497
Categoría OCDE
Anatomía y Morfología
Materias
Morfología Dental
Anatomía Dental
Plan de estudios Odontología
Educación Odontológica
talla de dientes
Página de inicio (Recomendado-único)
1497.0
Página final (Recomendado-único)
1503
Identificador del recurso (Mandatado-único)
artículo original
Versión del recurso (Recomendado-único)
versión publicada
Derechos de acceso
acceso abierto
Access Rights
acceso abierto
Id de Web of Science
WOS:000918579700013
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