Lennon M A, Ireland R S, Tappin J, Ratcliffe P M, Taylor I, Turner R, Jenner A M
Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, University of Liverpool L69 3BX2.
Br Dent J. 2004 Apr 10;196(7):419-22; discussion 409. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4811139.
To investigate the feasibility and benefits of placing dental undergraduates into a general dental practice setting for part of their clinical programme.
Two six-surgery general dental practices in the North West of England operating within the personal dental service of the NHS.
Six volunteer final year students worked within the practices for one-day-per week for 11 weeks. Evaluation included patients', practitioners' and students' views obtained from questionnaires and/or interviews and an analysis of students' clinical records.
The students saw a large positive impact from: working alongside a dental nurse; developing their clinical skills; working in a busy practice environment; and developing interpersonal skills. Patients were very positive with 98% (44/45) being complimentary about the treatment they received, and commenting that they would be willing to participate in future student training programmes. The practice principals would also welcome continuation of the programme.
The programme was both feasible and educationally beneficial. The financial implications need further research.
探讨将牙科本科生安排在普通牙科诊所进行部分临床课程学习的可行性和益处。
在英国西北部国民保健服务体系个人牙科服务范围内运营的两家拥有六个诊疗室的普通牙科诊所。
六名志愿参加的最后一年学生在诊所每周工作一天，为期11周。评估包括通过问卷调查和/或访谈获得的患者、从业者和学生的意见，以及对学生临床记录的分析。
学生们看到了诸多积极影响，包括：与牙科护士并肩工作；提升临床技能；在繁忙的诊所环境中工作；以及培养人际交往能力。患者反应非常积极，98%（44/45）的患者对所接受的治疗表示赞赏，并表示愿意参加未来的学生培训项目。诊所负责人也欢迎该项目继续开展。
该项目既可行又具有教育意义。其财务影响需要进一步研究。
