University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, 2155 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA.
J Dent Educ. 2013 Jan;77(1):17-23.
With an increased number of dental schools graduating more dentists, along with the opening of new dental schools throughout the United States, more graduating dental students are considering utilizing Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) programs as a means to increase their understanding of the complexity of modern dentistry and to gain additional training and experience before heading into practice. This position paper describes how these programs can aid in transforming the face of dental education to address the needs of graduates and best educate the next generation of dental professionals. Its purpose is to examine reasons why dental students are choosing to participate in AEGD programs and to support a call for additional programs. An online survey of current AEGD residents was conducted to investigate reasons why they chose to enter this specific postgraduate opportunity. This position paper will also discuss how AEGD programs can be an effective training mechanism to address problematic issues such as access to care and dental licensure. Interest in AEGD programs will continue to rise, and this paper provides support for the expansion of such programs.
随着越来越多的牙科学院培养出更多的牙医，以及美国各地新的牙科学院的开设，越来越多的牙科学应届毕业生正在考虑利用普通牙科进修教育（AEGD）计划，以此加深对现代牙科复杂性的理解，并在进入实践之前获得额外的培训和经验。本立场文件描述了这些计划如何帮助改变牙科教育的面貌，以满足毕业生的需求，并为下一代牙科专业人员提供最佳教育。其目的是探讨牙科学生选择参加 AEGD 计划的原因，并支持增设更多此类计划的呼吁。对当前 AEGD 住院医师进行了在线调查，以调查他们选择进入这一特定研究生机会的原因。本立场文件还将讨论 AEGD 计划如何成为解决诸如获得医疗服务和牙科执照等问题的有效培训机制。对 AEGD 计划的兴趣将继续上升，本文为扩大此类计划提供了支持。
