The Practices and Challenges of Indigenizing Dental and Dental Hygiene Education in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the extent to which Indigenous content is taught in dental and dental hygiene curricula across Canada and to identify their objectives, delivery methods, barriers, and facilitators.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional design was utilized via an anonymous survey developed using the Qualtrics platform. The survey was distributed to faculty members from all 10 accredited dental and 35 dental hygiene programs in Canada. The survey included 29 items focusing on demographic characteristics, Indigenous teaching, methods of delivery, assessment techniques, barriers, and facilitators. Descriptive analysis was conducted using SPSS software version 29.0.

Results

Responses were received from 34 programs; 90% (#9) of the undergraduate dental programs and 71

SUBMITTER: Shokouhi P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12905015 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature