Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on dental student's performance across disciplines during community site rotations: A comparative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic disrupted educational frameworks worldwide, particularly affecting health professions education. The impact on students varied based on local pandemic severity, public health policies, and institutional capacities. Our observational, retrospective study evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on senior dental students' performance during community rotations at Indiana University School of Dentistry.

Methodology

Data from student self-assessments and faculty evaluations, collected as part of the Community-Based Dental Education (CBDE) course between 2018 to 2022 was utilized. Five key domains of patient care: diagnosis and treatment planning, clinical skills, time management, interprofessional collaboration, and

SUBMITTER: Shukla A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11862985 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature