Centre for Educational Development and Academic Methods, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.
Aust Dent J. 2011 Mar;56(1):92-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2010.01306.x.
In this paper we argue that the terms 'profession', 'professional' and 'professionalism' provide us with important insights into the practice of dentistry and the priorities for the continuing development of dentistry as a profession. More significantly, we suggest that this understanding can assist us in designing continuing professional development (CPD) programmes aimed at maintaining the professionalism of dentists throughout their working lives. A CPD framework is required to support both the new graduate to develop from novice to expert as well as support experienced practitioners to maintain their expertise within a rapidly changing environment. Rather than an onerous task, CPD should be a positive and enjoyable experience, self-motivated to improve job satisfaction and self-confidence. Research is currently being undertaken to determine what is good CPD for the practising dentist with a view to recommending strategies based on sound educational theory.
在本文中，我们认为“专业”、“专业人员”和“专业精神”这些术语为我们深入了解牙科实践以及为牙科这一专业的持续发展确定优先事项提供了重要的视角。更重要的是，我们认为这种理解可以帮助我们设计持续专业发展（CPD）计划，旨在维持牙医整个职业生涯中的专业精神。CPD 需要一个框架来支持新毕业生从新手成长为专家，以及支持经验丰富的从业者在快速变化的环境中保持他们的专业知识。CPD 不应该是一项繁重的任务，而应该是一种积极而愉快的体验，是自我激励以提高工作满意度和自信心的体验。目前正在进行研究，以确定对执业牙医来说什么是良好的 CPD，并基于合理的教育理论提出建议策略。
