A J Mighell1, C Freeman2, P A Atkin3, J H Bennett4, J A G Buchanan5, M Carrozzo6, A J Crighton7, M P Escudier8, J Gibson9, C M Healy10, A M Hegarty2, J S Kerr11, C E McCreary12, M N Pemberton13, B Rajlawat14, A Richards15, K Staines16, E D Theaker17, A Willis18. 1. The University of Leeds, Leeds, UK. 2. The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK. 3. Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK. 4. Plymouth University, Plymouth, UK. 5. The University of London (Queen Mary), London, UK. 6. The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, UK. 7. The University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, UK. 8. The University of London (Kings College), London, UK. 9. The University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK. 10. The University of Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. 11. University of Central Lancashire, Preston, UK. 12. The University of Cork, Cork, Ireland. 13. The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK. 14. The University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK. 15. The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. 16. The University of Bristol, Bristol, UK. 17. The University of Dundee, Dundee, UK. 18. Queen's University Belfast, Belfast, UK.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Oral Medicine focuses on care for patients with chronic, recurrent and medically related disorders of the orofacial region that are distinct from diseases of the periodontal and tooth tissues, with an emphasis on non-surgical management. At present, there are no shared outcomes for Oral Medicine to define the standards to be achieved before new graduates become registered dentists engaged with ongoing professional development. CURRICULUM: We present a consensus undergraduate curriculum in Oral Medicine agreed by representatives from 18 Dental Schools in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The scope of Oral Medicine practice includes conditions involving the oral mucosa, salivary glands, neurological system or musculoskeletal tissues that are not directly attributable to dental (tooth and periodontium) pathology. Account is taken of the priorities for practice and learning opportunities needed to support development of relevance to independent clinical practice. The outcomes triangulate with the requirements set out by the respective regulatory bodies in the UK and Republic of Ireland prior to first registration and are consistent with the framework for European undergraduate dental education and greater harmonisation of dental education. CONCLUSIONS: This curriculum will act as a foundation for an increasingly shared approach between centres with respect to the outcomes to be achieved in Oral Medicine. The curriculum may also be of interest to others, such as those responsible for the training of dental hygienists and dental therapists. It provides a platform for future collective developments with the overarching goal of raising the quality of patient care.
INTRODUCTION: Oral Medicine focuses on care for patients with chronic, recurrent and medically related disorders of the orofacial region that are distinct from diseases of the periodontal and tooth tissues, with an emphasis on non-surgical management. At present, there are no shared outcomes for Oral Medicine to define the standards to be achieved before new graduates become registered dentists engaged with ongoing professional development. CURRICULUM: We present a consensus undergraduate curriculum in Oral Medicine agreed by representatives from 18 Dental Schools in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. The scope of Oral Medicine practice includes conditions involving the oral mucosa, salivary glands, neurological system or musculoskeletal tissues that are not directly attributable to dental (tooth and periodontium) pathology. Account is taken of the priorities for practice and learning opportunities needed to support development of relevance to independent clinical practice. The outcomes triangulate with the requirements set out by the respective regulatory bodies in the UK and Republic of Ireland prior to first registration and are consistent with the framework for European undergraduate dental education and greater harmonisation of dental education. CONCLUSIONS: This curriculum will act as a foundation for an increasingly shared approach between centres with respect to the outcomes to be achieved in Oral Medicine. The curriculum may also be of interest to others, such as those responsible for the training of dental hygienists and dental therapists. It provides a platform for future collective developments with the overarching goal of raising the quality of patient care.
Authors: Elske Hissink; Wietske A Fokkinga; Ronald R M Leunissen; C R M G Lia Fluit; A F M Loek Nieuwenhuis; Nico H J Creugers Journal: Eur J Dent Educ Date: 2021-02-12 Impact factor: 2.528