The perceived impact of the group practice model on enhancing interpersonal skills of predoctoral dental students.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to assess if a clinical group practice model has an impact on enhancing the interpersonal skills of predoctoral dental students, what factors may influence the development of these skills, and what, if any, are innovative and technological solutions that can potentially influence interpersonal skills in predoctoral dental students.

Methods

This study surveyed the faculty responsible for teaching the dental students in a recently developed group practice model. Out of 18 eligible group practice leaders at one US dental school, 17 respondents (94.4%) completed the survey. In addition, this study asked the faculty to provide qualitative response and recommendations to improve interpersonal skills. Based on the feedback, a focus group was co

SUBMITTER: Errante MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5919163 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature