Current arrangements for training dentists in Australia on primary care dentistry

There is an expectation in Australia that dental students engage in primary care as they learn to recognise and respond to aspects of a person's general health and wellbeing. These skills, knowledge and behaviours are outlined by the Australian Dental Council, the accrediting body of dental tra...

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Published in:Journal of dentistry 2024-06, Vol.145, p.104972-104972, Article 104972
Main Authors: Byrne, Samantha J, Lekkas, Dimitra, Leadbeatter, Delyse
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Australia
Clinical Competence
Curriculum
Dental education
Education, Dental
Humans
Interprofessional Education
Interprofessional Relations
Primary care
Primary care dentistry
Primary Health Care
Students, Dental
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Summary:There is an expectation in Australia that dental students engage in primary care as they learn to recognise and respond to aspects of a person's general health and wellbeing. These skills, knowledge and behaviours are outlined by the Australian Dental Council, the accrediting body of dental training programs. Education in primary care dentistry can be seen integrated across the length and breadth of dental curricula yet is not commonly referred to as primary care. Interprofessional education provides opportunities for dental students to develop their professional identities as primary healthcare practitioners and be seen as such by other health professions. We propose that the primary care dentistry could be elevated by naming and noticing these activities in the curriculum.
ISSN:0300-5712
1879-176X
DOI:10.1016/j.jdent.2024.104972