Dental undergraduate students' perceptions about placements in primary dental care during the undergraduate dental curriculum: a qualitative evidence synthesis

Student and clinical supervisor perceptions of community‐based dental educational experiences: A scoping review

“…Findings from this scoping review suggest that CBDE provide opportunities for students to develop clinical confidence and competencies and is a valuable aid in preparing students for general dental practice. These findings are supported in the literature by several studies, 45,48–50 which offer insights into the key advantages of CBDE. These include fostering adaptability and problem‐solving, gaining practical experience to refine technical skills, developing communication skills through explaining procedures and treatment options in ways that are easily understood by patients from different backgrounds and with varying levels of health literacy, and increasing student confidence in clinical abilities by successfully diagnosing and treating a diverse range of patients 48–50 …”

“…These include fostering adaptability and problem-solving, gaining practical experience to refine technical skills, developing communication skills through explaining procedures and treatment options in ways that are easily understood by patients from different backgrounds and with varying levels of health literacy, and increasing student confidence in clinical abilities by successfully diagnosing and treating a diverse range of patients. [48][49][50] Furthermore, congruency between student and clinical supervisor perspectives strengthen perceptions that extramural placements assist in improving student communication skills, critical thinking, health promotion, clinical knowledge and skill. 8,27,28,30 In this scoping review, student perceptions of the quality of teaching and assessment in CBDE are varied and can be attributed to a range of factors.…”

Assessment of Dental Student Satisfaction after Internships in Collaborative Dental Practices in Saxony—A Retrospective Questionnaire Analysis

“…Many medical and dental students at German universities had higher stress levels because they were particularly concerned about the progress or quality of their education [14,15]. The learning environment and real dentistry also seem to play an important role for students [16]. Therefore, we wanted to investigate how comfortable and confident students feel during a short internship near the end of their dental education.…”

“…Although the mediators of theoretical and practical knowledge in the present study were mostly dentists without training or teaching experience, the results and the high level of student's satisfaction showed that these short internships were nevertheless successful. In a recent review, dental students found supervision and communication most effective when the hierarchy between them and their supervisors was flattened [16].…”