Journal article
An approach on defining competency in evidence-based dentistry
European Journal of Dental Education, Vol.22(1), pp.e107-e115
02/01/2018
DOI: 10.1111/eje.12267
PMID: 28261930
Abstract
Assessment of evidence-based dentistry (EBD) knowledge and behaviour is hampered by lack of explicit competency criteria. This void impedes instructional design and assessment of student growth during the educational process. Knowledge and cognitive domains supporting educational objectives in a pre-doctoral dental programme were identified for each level of the EBD five-step process. We articulated educational objectives with behavioural expectations for each level of skill acquisition at each step of the EBD process. Outcome evaluation criteria identify students' progressive level of skill acquisition from novice to expert. Assessment strategies for progression towards EBD competency are limited due to the complexity associated with evaluating EBD knowledge and behaviours. To evaluate performance, the EBD academic community must define competency expectations for entry into unsupervised general dental practice. This framework offers measurable outcome evaluation criteria to initiate a conversation with academic peers regarding current gaps in EBD assessment.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- An approach on defining competency in evidence-based dentistry
- Creators
- T. A Marshall - University of Iowa, Preventive and Community DentistryC L Straub‐Morarend - University of Iowa, Family DentistryS Guzman-Armstrong - University of Iowa, Operative DentistryS C McKernan - University of Iowa, Preventive and Community DentistryL Marchini - University of Iowa, Preventive and Community DentistryN. Q HandooM. A Cunningham - University of Iowa, Preventive and Community Dentistry
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- European Journal of Dental Education, Vol.22(1), pp.e107-e115
- Publisher
- Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
- DOI
- 10.1111/eje.12267
- PMID
- 28261930
- ISSN
- 1396-5883
- eISSN
- 1600-0579
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 02/01/2018
- Description audience
- Academic
- Academic Unit
- Preventive and Community Dentistry; Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine; Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9983756995702771
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