A survey of general dental practitioners' postgraduate education activity and demand for extended modular postgraduate programmes.

Ireland, R.; Palmer, N.; Bickley, S.

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4800315a

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“…The percentages are also lower than reported in the study of GDPs in NW England and N Wales in 1998. 5 Unless further qualifications are given rather more importance in future career development than is currently perceived, the percentage may not rise significantly.…”

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Attitudes and trends of primary care dentists to continuing professional development: a report from the Scottish dental practitioners survey 2000

Leggate¹,

Russell

2002

Br Dent J

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Objectives To describe the current and intended continuing professional development activity of dentists in general and community practice. Design A cross-sectional survey by postal questionnaire. Methods A semi-structured questionnaire was sent to all general practice and community dentists identified from the dental practices division as being in practice in Scotland. The issues addressed included personal demographics, current working patterns and job satisfaction, training and professional development and finally career and working intentions. Results Of the 1,917 questionnaires sent to general dental practitioners (GDPs), 1,357 were returned useable (70% response rate); 212 of the 283 questionnaires to community dental practitioners (CDPs) were returned giving a 75% response rate. Of the responders, 89% of GDPs (1,188) and 95% of CDPs (178) reported participating in some form of CPD in the preceding year. One sixth of GDPs (211) and one third of CDPs (62) had a further qualification. Short courses such as Section 63 were very popular with over 90% of GDPs, but more than half the respondents did not think that further qualifications would enhance their career prospects. The most commonly identified barriers to further qualifications were heavy clinical commitments (78%), with 73% citing

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Attitudes and trends of primary care dentists to continuing professional development: a report from the Scottish dental practitioners survey 2000

Leggate¹,

Russell

2002

Br Dent J

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“…half-day, full-day) differ or are not specified. Furthermore, although the majority of these studies looked at courses undertaken in the previous year (4,25,31,33,34,(39)(40)(41)43), some looked over a 2-year period (28,29,35,36) and one considered intentions (10). Review of CPD for dentists Barnes et al To understand more about the reasons for the variation in engagement with CPD, studies that reported factors relating to CPD uptake were scrutinised.…”

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A review of continuing professional development for dentists in Europe^*

Barnes

Bullock

Bailey

et al. 2013

Eur J Dental Education

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Aim: To summarise findings from a literature review of dentists’ engagement in continuing professional development (CPD) and its effects on improving oral health care for patients. Method: The search strategy used key terms in a range of databases and an academic literature search engine, complemented by hand searching and citation follow‐up. Results: One hundred and fourteen papers were reviewed. The majority of dentists engaged in CPD. Factors affecting participation included time since graduation, costs, work and home commitments, postgraduate qualification, interest and convenience. Learning needs identification and reflection on practice were rarely evidenced. Common modes of CPD were courses and journal reading; no one delivery method proved more effective. Few papers directly explored recommendations for topics although suggestions related to common areas of error and gaps in knowledge or skill. Studies of CPD effectiveness and impact‐on‐practice suggested that courses can result in widespread new learning and considerable self‐reported change in practice. However, significant barriers to implementing change in workplace practice were noted and included availability of materials, resources and support from colleagues. Conclusion: To ensure high standards of care, alongside recommending core or mandatory topics, more attention should be given to reflection on learning needs, the learner’s readiness to engage with education and training and the influence of the workplace environment.

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“…In a recent survey of GDPs, Ireland et al 4 reported that a significant number of respondents would not satisfy GDC recertification requirements.…”

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Personal learning plans for general dental practitioners, a Scottish experience. Part 1

Walker

Carrotte

Dodd³

et al. 2003

Br Dent J

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A survey of general dental practitioners' postgraduate education activity and demand for extended modular postgraduate programmes.

Cited by 12 publications

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Attitudes and trends of primary care dentists to continuing professional development: a report from the Scottish dental practitioners survey 2000

Attitudes and trends of primary care dentists to continuing professional development: a report from the Scottish dental practitioners survey 2000

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Personal learning plans for general dental practitioners, a Scottish experience. Part 1

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A survey of general dental practitioners' postgraduate education activity and demand for extended modular postgraduate programmes.

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Attitudes and trends of primary care dentists to continuing professional development: a report from the Scottish dental practitioners survey 2000

Attitudes and trends of primary care dentists to continuing professional development: a report from the Scottish dental practitioners survey 2000

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