Graduating dental students' perceptions of oral cancer education: results of an exit survey of seven dental schools

A 22-question exit survey was administered on a voluntary basis to senior dental students at seven dental schools in order to evaluate perceptions regarding their knowledge and skills in oral cancer control. The questions encompassed prevention, role of tobacco, lesion recognition, diagnostic techni...

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Published in:Journal of cancer education 2002, Vol.17 (2), p.83-84
Main Authors: Burzynski, Norbert J, Rankin, K Vendrell, Silverman, Jr, Sol, Scheetz, James P, Jones, Daniel L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude of Health Personnel
Biopsy
Clinical Competence - standards
Confidence
Data Analysis
Dental schools
Education
Education, Dental - standards
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Knowledge
Medical Oncology - education
Morbidity
Mortality
Mouth Neoplasms - diagnosis
Mouth Neoplasms - prevention & control
Oral cancer
Perceptions
Program Evaluation
Schools
Student attitudes
Student Participation
Students, Dental - psychology
Students, Dental - statistics & numerical data
Surveys and Questionnaires
Tobacco
Undergraduate Study
United States
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Summary:A 22-question exit survey was administered on a voluntary basis to senior dental students at seven dental schools in order to evaluate perceptions regarding their knowledge and skills in oral cancer control. The questions encompassed prevention, role of tobacco, lesion recognition, diagnostic techniques, and patient management. The range of responses was broad between students as well as schools regarding didactic and clinical exposures, and confidence in abilities to manage oral cancer patients. Data from this survey showed a perceived lack of knowledge and skills among graduating dental students that may translate to a subsequent deficiency in incorporating optimal oral cancer control procedures in their practices.
ISSN:0885-8195
1543-0154