Continuing education credit hours taken by general practice dentists

Kuthy, Raymond A.; Mitchell, G. Lynn

doi:10.1002/chp.1340190205

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“…half-day, full-day) differ or are not specified. Furthermore, although the majority of these studies looked at courses undertaken in the previous year (4,25,31,33,34,(39)(40)(41)43), some looked over a 2-year period (28,29,35,36) and one considered intentions (10). Review of CPD for dentists Barnes et al To understand more about the reasons for the variation in engagement with CPD, studies that reported factors relating to CPD uptake were scrutinised.…”

Section: Continuing Professional Development Uptakementioning

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A review of continuing professional development for dentists in Europe^*

Barnes

Bullock

Bailey

et al. 2013

Eur J Dental Education

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Aim: To summarise findings from a literature review of dentists’ engagement in continuing professional development (CPD) and its effects on improving oral health care for patients. Method: The search strategy used key terms in a range of databases and an academic literature search engine, complemented by hand searching and citation follow‐up. Results: One hundred and fourteen papers were reviewed. The majority of dentists engaged in CPD. Factors affecting participation included time since graduation, costs, work and home commitments, postgraduate qualification, interest and convenience. Learning needs identification and reflection on practice were rarely evidenced. Common modes of CPD were courses and journal reading; no one delivery method proved more effective. Few papers directly explored recommendations for topics although suggestions related to common areas of error and gaps in knowledge or skill. Studies of CPD effectiveness and impact‐on‐practice suggested that courses can result in widespread new learning and considerable self‐reported change in practice. However, significant barriers to implementing change in workplace practice were noted and included availability of materials, resources and support from colleagues. Conclusion: To ensure high standards of care, alongside recommending core or mandatory topics, more attention should be given to reflection on learning needs, the learner’s readiness to engage with education and training and the influence of the workplace environment.

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Section: Continuing Professional Development Uptakementioning

confidence: 99%

A review of continuing professional development for dentists in Europe^*

Barnes

Bullock

Bailey

et al. 2013

Eur J Dental Education

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“…half-day, full-day) differ or are not specified. Furthermore, although the majority of these studies looked at courses undertaken in the previous year (4,25,31,33,34,(39)(40)(41)43), some looked over a 2-year period (28,29,35,36) and one considered intentions (10). To understand more about the reasons for the variation in engagement with CPD, studies that reported factors relating to CPD uptake were scrutinised.…”

Section: Continuing Professional Development Uptakementioning

confidence: 99%

A review of continuing professional development for dentists in Europe

Barnes

Bullock

Bailey

et al. 2012

Eur J Dental Education

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“…The distance from the place of CE activities, attendance-related expenses, type of CE courses, and instructional methods are important elements when planning CE activities [ 4 ]. The cost of continuing professional courses, the distance or the location of a course, the loss of work, and courses not relevant were the barriers to attending educational courses for general dentists [ 5 ].…”

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Reasons for and Barriers to Attending Continuing Education Activities and Priorities for Different Dental Specialties

Nazir¹,

Al‐Ansari²,

Alabdulaziz³

et al. 2018

Open Access Maced J Med Sci

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BACKGROUND:Continuing education (CE) activities help dentists update their knowledge and skills to ensure high standards of patient care.AIM:This study aimed to evaluate the reasons for and barriers to attending CE activities including the priorities for different dental specialities.METHODS:The study involves a cross-sectional research design. After statistical consultation, a questionnaire was distributed among 323 dental practitioners in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was checked for face and content validity, and it was pilot-tested before its administration.RESULTS:The response rate was 79.5% as 257 of 323 dentists returned the questionnaire. Most dentists reported that they attended CE activities because of personal learning needs (67.3%) and career development (66.9%). Lack of clinical experience to effectively manage patients and the practice was the least common (15.2%) reason for attending CE activities. Esthetic dentistry (77.4%), restorative dentistry (70.8%), and endodontics (70%) were the three most preferred dental specialities for CE activities. Lack of time was the most common (69.3%) barrier to attending CE activities followed by the cost (62.6%) and the distance (57.2%). More male (n = 104) than female (n = 69) dentists believed personal learning needs a reason for attending CE activities (P = 0.01). Similarly, more male (n = 104) than female dentists (n = 68) considered lack of time a barrier (P = 0.046).CONCLUSION:Most dentists attended CE activities to fulfil their personal learning needs, and aesthetic dentistry was the most preferred dental speciality for CE activities. Lack of time and cost were important barriers to attending CE activities.

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Continuing education credit hours taken by general practice dentists

Abstract: One of the goals of continuing education (CE) is to enhance lifelong learning

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A review of continuing professional development for dentists in Europe^*

A review of continuing professional development for dentists in Europe^*

A review of continuing professional development for dentists in Europe

Reasons for and Barriers to Attending Continuing Education Activities and Priorities for Different Dental Specialties

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Abstract: One of the goals of continuing education (CE) is to enhance lifelong learning

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