Beyond labs: unveiling dynamics of dental students' transition from pre-clinical to clinical training in a Saudi dental school.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the factors affecting the transition of dental students from pre-clinical to clinical courses in an outcome-based curriculum.

Methods

This cross-sectional study surveyed dental students in the third and fourth academic years of the Bachelor of Dental and Oral Surgery (BDS) program at the College of Dentistry, Jouf University. Ethically approved and powered by the G Power software, the study employed a modified questionnaire validated through a pilot test to assess five domains. Likert scale responses were analyzed using SPSS v.25, revealing insights into clinical workload, patient interaction, and learning experiences. Multiple regression analysis was used to assess the impact of clinical skill application, workload, transition to clinics, and patient int

SUBMITTER: Khattak O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11397122 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature