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Satisfaction level of dental graduates with the quality of clinical training in the undergraduate dental curriculum of Guilan Dental School

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Dentistry is directly correlated with public health. Educational programming according to the correct principles of clinical training is a challenging task. Thus, clinical training quality assessment is of utmost importance. This study aimed to assess the satisfaction level of dental graduates with the quality of clinical training offered in the undergraduate dental curriculum of Guilan Dental School. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This analytical cross-sectional study was conducted on 192 dental graduates of Guilan Dental School from 2018 to 2023 with the same educational curriculum. An online questionnaire was used for data collection by sending its link to the graduates; of which, 158 (86 females, 72 males) were enrolled. Data were analyzed by the independent t -test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and one-way ANOVA (α = 0.05). RESULTS: The mean total satisfaction score with the received clinical training was 47.7 ± 16.9 (moderate). The respondents were the most satisfied with the restorative dentistry (63.8 ± 27.7), and the least satisfied with the orthodontics (20.3 ± 12.9) departments. The total satisfaction score was significantly associated with age (r = 0.198, P = 0.012), work experience (r = 0.218, P = 0.006), and time passed since graduation (r = -0.230, P = 0.004). The mean total score was significantly higher among those who had their private practice compared with others working in private or public clinics, etc. ( P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Evaluating dental graduates’ satisfaction level with the quality of clinical training can serve as an effective tool to identify the strengths and weaknesses of dental curricula and make the necessary reforms.

Source: Journal of Education and Health Promotion

DOI: 10.4103/jehp.jehp_1505_24

Authors: Yasamin Babaee Hemmati, Mohammad Pourghorbani, Sana Alavi Niakoo, Mehran Falahchai

Institution: Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Dental Education, Practice, Research

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $150