A survey of prevention in dental education

The Paradigm Shift to Prevention and Its Relationship to Dental Education

“…Over the past several decades, the JDE has brought increased attention to the role of prevention in dental education. Examples include assessments of the prevention content of the dental curriculum, 23 – 27 proposals for curricular innovation and continuing professional education, 28 – 30 and evidence‐based critical reviews on prevention 31 – 33 . A key question that remains unanswered is whether there is sufficient time and attention given to prevention in the curriculum.…”

Views and expectations of sixth formers in Sri Lanka about dentistry and dental education

“…The present study is related to curriculum changes in the dental school, involving increased emphasis given to community and preventive dentistry. Although this is a highly relevant field gaining increased recognition in other schools (Petterson & Littleton, 1971; Ayers, Williams & Lausten, 1979), it has traditionally been unpopular with dental students (Fusillo & Metz, 1971; Petterson, 1975), probably because the subject conflicts with the expectation students bring with them, and their views of dentistry as a mechanical and treatment‐oriented field. Therefore this study is intended to examine the expectations sixth formers in Sri Lankan schools may have concerning a university dental course, and perceptions about dental practice and disease which may condition such expectations.…”