Wathlan Jawaher Abu, Alqahtani Hussam
Preventive Dental Science Department, College of Dentistry, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
BMC Med Educ. 2025 Jan 27;25(1):128. doi: 10.1186/s12909-025-06720-y.
The National Commission for Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA) in Saudi Arabia underscores the importance of assessing student satisfaction to ensure program quality. No previous studies have explored the satisfaction levels of dental students enrolled in clinical Periodontics courses at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). This study aims to assess dental students' satisfaction with clinical Periodontics courses and to explore potential differences in satisfaction based on gender and academic level.
This cross-sectional study surveyed dental students enrolled in Periodontics courses at KSAU-HS during the 2022-2023 academic year. A web-based questionnaire was distributed via email. The survey covered six categories: learning objectives, course materials, content relevance, instructor knowledge, delivery style, and facility environment. Responses were analyzed using chi-square tests for gender differences and t-tests to compare satisfaction between third- and fourth-year students.
The study included a balanced distribution of male (47.92%) and female (52.08%) participants, with 68.75% in their third year and 31.25% in their fourth year. Overall, students reported high satisfaction, with over 90% agreeing they understood the learning objectives and felt confident in applying their knowledge. No significant differences were found between male and female students (mean scores: 95.49 vs. 95.48) or between third- and fourth-year students (mean scores: 95.56 vs. 95.31), indicating consistent satisfaction across these groups.
High levels of satisfaction with clinical Periodontics courses at KSAU-HS suggest effective course design, clear objectives, and relevant content. The lack of significant associations with gender or academic level implies a uniformly positive educational experience. These findings underscore the importance of aligning course design with best practices in dental education to ensure graduates are well-prepared for clinical practice on a global scale.
沙特阿拉伯国家学术认证与评估委员会（NCAAA）强调评估学生满意度对于确保项目质量的重要性。此前尚无研究探讨在沙特国王阿卜杜勒阿齐兹卫生科学大学（KSAU - HS）修读临床牙周病学课程的牙科学生的满意度水平。本研究旨在评估牙科学生对临床牙周病学课程的满意度，并探讨基于性别和学术水平的满意度潜在差异。
这项横断面研究调查了2022 - 2023学年在KSAU - HS修读牙周病学课程的牙科学生。通过电子邮件分发了一份基于网络的问卷。该调查涵盖六个类别：学习目标、课程材料、内容相关性、教师知识、授课方式和设施环境。使用卡方检验分析性别差异，使用t检验比较三年级和四年级学生的满意度。
该研究纳入的参与者中男性（47.92%）和女性（52.08%）分布均衡，三年级学生占68.75%，四年级学生占31.25%。总体而言，学生报告的满意度较高，超过90%的学生表示他们理解学习目标并对应用所学知识充满信心。在男女生之间（平均得分：95.49对95.48）或三年级和四年级学生之间（平均得分：95.56对95.31）未发现显著差异，表明这些群体的满意度一致。
KSAU - HS的学生对临床牙周病学课程的高度满意度表明课程设计有效、目标明确且内容相关。与性别或学术水平缺乏显著关联意味着教育体验普遍积极。这些发现强调了将课程设计与牙科教育的最佳实践相结合的重要性，以确保毕业生在全球范围内为临床实践做好充分准备。
