Content and Goals of Preclinical Prosthodontic Programs at German‐Language Dental Schools. Issue 3 (25th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hey, Jeremias; Stimmelmayr, Michael; Hirsch, Christian; Beuer, Florian
• Is Part Of: Journal of prosthodontics. Volume 23:Issue 3(2014:Apr.)
• Page Start: 246
• Page End: 251
• Publication Date: 2013-07-25
• Subjects: Prosthodontics -- Periodicals; Dental implants -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; 617.69
• DOI: 10.1111/jopr.12092
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1059-941X

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <sec id="jopr12092-sec-0010" sec-type="section"> <title>Purpose</title> <p>The Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) makes recommendations regarding the skills graduates of European dental schools need to achieve and advises dental schools regarding necessary changes to be made to the curriculum. In 2010 to 2011, a survey was conducted in German‐language dental schools to validate the curricula and goals of preclinical prosthodontic programs with regard to laboratory work.</p> </sec> <sec id="jopr12092-sec-0020" sec-type="section"> <title>Materials and Methods</title> <p>The survey was mailed to the course instructors of the preclinical programs at 37 dental schools. Of these, 35 schools returned the completed survey, resulting in a response rate of 95%.</p> </sec> <sec id="jopr12092-sec-0030" sec-type="section"> <title>Results</title> <p>Bent wire, wax‐up exercises, metal‐ceramic single crowns, fixed dental prostheses, cast metal single crowns, temporary removable dental prostheses, and full dentures were part of the dental laboratory work at most schools; however, most instructors considered laboratory work as less important, and there were few similarities among the programs in this area. According to the instructors responsible for preclinical education, honing of fine motor skills, realistic self‐assessment, and the ability to work independently were the main goals of the programs.</p> </sec> <sec id="jopr12092-sec-0040" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>The results of this survey show that with regard to laboratory work, there were more differences than similarities among preclinical prosthodontic programs at German‐language dental schools, contrary to the recommendations of the ADEE. These findings should be taken into account when program reforms are planned.</p> </sec> </abstract>