Predental Students’ Attitudes Toward and Perceptions of the Dental Profession

Hawley, Nathan; Ditmyer, Marcia; Sandoval, Victor A.

doi:10.1002/j.0022-0337.2008.72.12.tb04624.x

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“…Hawley et al. (2008) concluded that understanding the motivations and characteristics of the applicant pool can assist admissions committees to recruit the cohorts they require. A study by Poole et al.…”

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Relationship of selection criteria to subsequent academic performance in an Australian undergraduate dental school

Mercer

Abbott

Puddey

2012

Eur J Dental Education

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In 1998, in addition to previous academic achievement, an aptitude test (UMAT) and a structured interview were introduced into selection for the Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc), the undergraduate dental course at the University of Western Australia. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the combination of school-leaver dental students' entry scores, some demographic characteristics and subsequent student performance in the undergraduate course. Three hundred and ninety-eight school-leavers who enrolled in the BDSc from 1999 through 2011 were studied. Regression models were constructed comprising entry scores, gender and age as predictors in relation to subsequent academic performance. The main outcome measure was the weighted average mark (WAM) for each of five academic year levels as well as results in specific units, defined as either 'knowledge' based or 'clinically' based. Of the variables studied, previous academic performance and female gender had the strongest relationship with yearly WAM for Years 1 through 4 and for both 'knowledge' based and 'clinically' based units. The interview score showed a strong relationship in the major clinical years and in a range of 'clinically' based units. UMAT scores were less consistent in relationship to WAM. These results support assessment through a highly structured interview together with prior academic achievement as an evidence-based approach to selection of students for this undergraduate dental course.

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Relationship of selection criteria to subsequent academic performance in an Australian undergraduate dental school

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Abbott

Puddey

2012

Eur J Dental Education

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“…Students also begin to perceive certain levels of future career challenges at an undergraduate level [8]. It is critical in the dental field for students to know the challenges associated with their future career as there is a rare chance that a dentist can change his/her career after entering the profession [10,11]. Concern about one's future career while in dental school appears to be a global issue.…”

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Possible Future Career Challenges and Associated Factors among Dental Students and Interns

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Alshuraim

Almulhim

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International Journal of Dentistry

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Background. Dental students face a variety of challenges as they enter the dental profession. The study aimed at assessing dental students’ opinions about their perceived future career challenges in the dental profession and the associated factors. Materials and Methods. This cross-sectional study of 637 students representing different public and private dental colleges was conducted in Saudi Arabia. The participants responded to a pretested questionnaire conducted online. Results. There were 59.7% (n = 380) of males and 40.3% (n = 257) of females, and the mean age of the students was 21.80 (±2.14) years. The majority of participants thought that they will have difficulties in establishing their private clinic (63.9%) and finding a government job (>60%). Senior students were more likely to perceive getting a government job (OR = 1.79, P=0.02), securing an admission into specialty program (OR = 2.75, P=0.001), and establishing a private dental clinic (OR = 2.51, P=0.001) as future career challenges than junior students. Similarly, female gender was associated with increased perception of challenges about finding a government job (OR = 1.911, P=0.002), getting an admission into specialty program (OR = 1.5, P=0.038), and establishing a private clinic (OR = 2.02, P=0.001). In addition, low academic score and low level of father’s education were associated with increased odds of perceiving challenges of finding a government job and getting an admission into specialty programs. Conclusions. Establishing a private clinic and getting a government job were the most common career challenges. Senior students, female students, and students with low academic scores had increased likelihood of facing employment and academic-related difficulties.

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“…The perceived status of dentistry has been reported to be of importance to students in the United Kingdom (UK), North and South America, and Denmark . More recently, cultural differences have been identified as influencing factors . Parents and dentists have been reported to be very influential when students decide to study dentistry …”

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The effect of a change in selection procedures on students' motivation to study dentistry

Gardner

Roberts‐Thomson

2014

Australian Dental Journal

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Background: The aim of this study was to determine whether changes in student selection criteria at The University of Adelaide effected a change in motivation and influencing factors to study dentistry by comparing cohorts. Methods: Online questionnaire completed by first-year dentistry students at The University of Adelaide between 1993-1996 and 1997-2005. Results: All 666 students completed the questionnaire with 647 suitable for analysis. The likelihood of students being motivated for a career in dentistry because it 'fits with family' was greater for the 1997-2005 cohort (OR = 1.68, 95% CI = 1.14-2.49, p < 0.01) than it was for 1993-1996 enrollees, whereas 'status' became less important (OR = 0.47, 95% CI = 0.30-0.73, p < 0.01). Being influenced by a dentist (OR = 2.41, 95% CI = 1.63-3.55, p < 0.001) or a dental employee (OR = 3.19, 95% CI = 0.90-4.85, p < 0.001) was much greater for the 1997-2005 group than it was for the 1993-1996 cohort. Where students came from, parents' level of education and gender were not significant in the multivariate analysis of factors associated with motivation and influences of students' career choice. Conclusions: Changes to the selection procedure were associated with increased emphasis on lifestyle factors and the dental profession, but not with the desire to help people or the importance of the work itself in students' decision to study dentistry.

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Predental Students’ Attitudes Toward and Perceptions of the Dental Profession

Cited by 31 publications

References 9 publications

Relationship of selection criteria to subsequent academic performance in an Australian undergraduate dental school

Relationship of selection criteria to subsequent academic performance in an Australian undergraduate dental school

Possible Future Career Challenges and Associated Factors among Dental Students and Interns

The effect of a change in selection procedures on students' motivation to study dentistry

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