First exposure of undergraduate students to removable prosthodontics concepts: opinions, attitudes and current trends in teaching
Researcher Name
Nesreen A. Salim
Name Of Journal
Jordan Medical Journal
Volume No.
2021
Date Of Publication
2021.04
Abstract
Abstract Objectives: Investigate undergraduate students' perceptions of preclinical denture courses and compare the difficulty of prosthodontic courses with other dental subjects. Materials and methods: 203 third-year dental students completed a questionnaire on complete and removable partial denture exercises. Results: Students found balanced occlusion and RPD design challenging. Practical marks correlated with perceived course difficulty. Conclusion: Removable prosthodontics poses significant challenges, highlighting the need for a robust curriculum and ongoing teaching evaluation. Keywords: Removable prosthodontics education, Preclinical dental education, Curriculum assessment, Complete dentures, Partial dentures