Introduction of an Implant Surgical Selective into a Predoctoral Dental Curriculum

Abstract

This article describes the introduction of an implant surgical selective into a predoctoral dental curriculum. It outlines the various challenges encountered in developing the program and the methods used to overcome those challenges.

Contemporary undergraduate implant dentistry education: a systematic review

“…In general, two types of publications about undergraduate implant education could be identified: first, those dealing with a single programme and second, descriptive studies including multiple programmes . A common trend in the last decades is a steady increase in undergraduate schools, offering some kind of implant‐related education up to the point that at present around 100% of the programmes included the scientific basis for implant dentistry in their curriculum .…”

“…Three didactic components in implant education can be identified. Basic theoretical education is by far the most common; pre‐clinical exercises have a lesser frequency, and clinical education in the context of assisting or self‐performing implant‐related treatment is only offered in a limited amount of programmes .…”

“…To deliver these knowledge elements, multiple didactical approaches have been proposed, including e‐learning , self‐directed learning , problem‐based learning , tutorial‐based learning and student–teacher‐centred education . The educational resources used in support of implant education were selected literature , videos/DVDs , internet‐based information and textbooks .…”

“…Supervisors are often described as experienced faculty members in implant dentistry. Zimmerman and Hendricson , however, described a train‐the‐trainer programme in three phases. First, faculty members attended a three‐day course on restorative and surgical aspects of implant dentistry, mainly based on theoretical sessions, followed by hands‐on training.…”

Evaluation of the implant‐related restorative undergraduate programme at ACTA, the Netherlands. Part I: students' satisfaction

“…Some studies have investigated students’ opinions with regard to their implant curriculum. However, none of these students’ evaluations contain an exclusive research regarding implant‐related restorative treatments in an undergraduate programme.…”