2021
DOI: 10.17159/10.17159/2519-0105/2021/v76no4a4
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Compulsory community service for dentists - Opportunity for meaningful reform

Abstract: Previous studies indicate that the delivery of the compulsory community service (CS) programme was far from the intended objectives. It is plausible that the intended vision of the programme for the young graduates to“…develop skills, acquire knowledge, behaviour patterns and critical thinking that would help in their professional development and future careers.” may not be realizable. This study evaluated the extent to which CS programme nenabled CS dentists to develop clinical skills. A national cross-sectio… Show more

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“…Furthermore, supervision was another key factor where some participants had onsite audiology supervisors whilst others did not. Support and resource availability have been reported as paramount contributing factors in service provision and the development of CSO in dentistry (Machete, Makwakwa, Moipolai, & Motloba, 2021). These were reported by these authors in a correctional study conducted with Dentists who had completed their community service in South Africa.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 75%
“…Furthermore, supervision was another key factor where some participants had onsite audiology supervisors whilst others did not. Support and resource availability have been reported as paramount contributing factors in service provision and the development of CSO in dentistry (Machete, Makwakwa, Moipolai, & Motloba, 2021). These were reported by these authors in a correctional study conducted with Dentists who had completed their community service in South Africa.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 75%