Satisfaction of undergraduate students at <scp>U</scp>niversity of <scp>J</scp>ordan after root canal treatment of posterior teeth using rotary or hand preparation

Abu-Tahun, Ibrahim H.; El-Ma'aita, Ahmad; Khraisat, Ameen

doi:10.1111/aej.12128

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“…Possible causes were the complexity of root canal procedures or the graduation of inexperienced practitioners [ 15 , 16 ]. Fortunately, the introduction of modern technologies, instruments, and materials such as nickel-titanium rotary files and bioceramic sealers made RCT procedures simpler and more predictable for general practitioners [ 15 , 17 – 21 ].…”

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The objectives and instructional design of undergraduate endodontic program: multicenter cross-sectional study in Saudi Arabia

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Background Identify the objectives and the instructional design of undergraduate endodontics in dental schools in Saudi Arabia. Methods The online questionnaire was developed from an original survey conducted in the United Kingdom. The questionnaire was modified for purpose of the study and the region of interest. Then it was directed and emailed to the undergraduate endodontic program directors in twenty-six dental schools in Saudi Arabia. The results were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Chi-square and Fisher’s exact tests. Results The response rate was 96.15%. The number of credit hours for preclinical endodontic courses was up to four credit hours (84%). Students were clinically trained to do vital pulp therapies (92%), root canal treatment (100%), and root canal retreatment (68%). The majority of dental schools define the minimum clinical requirements (92%). Practical and clinical competency exams were used to evaluate students' performance (92% and 84% respectively). The students were trained to treat cases of minimal (52%) to moderate complexity (48%). Endodontic treatment consent and difficulty assessment form were used by 32% and 60% of dental schools respectively. There was no significant difference in the instructional design between public and private dental schools (P > 0.05). Conclusion The endodontic undergraduate objectives were to graduate competent clinicians who acquired basic science of endodontics and who know their limitations as it is necessary for a safe general dental practice. The use of endodontic treatment consent and case difficulty assessment should be wisely considered in clinical training.

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