A New Oral Health Elective for Medical Students at the University of Washington

Abstract

We describe the elective including curriculum development, course evaluation results, and steps for implementing a successful oral health elective into medical education. We highlight interprofessional collaboration and constituency building among medical and dental faculty and administrators.

Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices and Sources of Information for Diabetic Patients in Lahore, Pakistan

“…sicians, as evidenced by other studies (13)(14)(15). On the other hand, patients felt that they would be more careful about oral hygiene if they were informed.…”

Oral Cancer Teaching of Medical Students in the UK: Time for a New Approach?

“…Five medical schools offered special study modules in oral health and oral cancer. Special study modules/electives have been shown to increase oral cancer awareness amongst medical students [27]; however, students with an interest in oral health/oral cancer are likely to self-select for these study modules. Oral cancer risk factors, symptoms, and clinical examination were taught by the majority of medical schools but the clinical changes associated with oral cancer were less comprehensively taught.…”

“…The authors also describe how oral health topics can be integrated into the existing medical school curriculum, for example incorporating oral cancer screening into their introduction to clinical medicine module. Inter-professional teaching and assessment between medical and dental students has been also shown to be beneficial to both groups of students [27,39].…”

Expanding the Physician’s Role in Addressing the Oral Health of Adults

“…26,27 In 2004, the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation examined oral health education and published a report highlighting a role for physicians in the identification and referral of patients with oral health problems. 28,29 In 2008 the American Association of Medical Colleges published oral health learning objectives.…”