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The ever-changing dental curriculum and
the new ways students learn and approach
dental school will heavily influence their
postgraduate path. More graduating students
are choosing to go into specialty programs and
apply to general practice residency programs
and/or advanced dental education programs.
In addition, with the growing amount of
information and push toward evidence-based
dentistry, students are responsible for knowing a lot more. Couple that with issues with
patient-based licensure exams, and there
might be a needed call to change this process
as well. Should students be asked to do a
year-long residency in lieu of participating in
a licensure exam? Some people may disagree
with this because of the need for dentists in
rural areas. Some dental students may also
disagree because they need to start paying
down student loans.
For many individuals, however, the
dentist is the one doctor they see the most.
In fact, a dentist is most likely to be the
first doctor to diagnose a patient's systemic
health issue. Would a year as a hospital dental
resident or serving in the public health system
make us less prepared? As providers in that
system, we do need to change and look at
the evidence so we can improve how to train
better, more prepared dentists.
Conclusion
by Peter Paradiso
Peter Paradiso is a fourth-year
dental student at Rutgers
School of Dental Medicine. He
was born and raised in New
Jersey and currently lives with
his fiancée in Boonton, New
Jersey. After completing his master's degree
in biomedical sciences at Rutgers University,
he moved on to dental school. For the past four
years he has served as class president and
helped implement changes within the school. His
interests include sports, CrossFit and spending
time with friends. Next year he hopes to attend a
general practice residency in North Jersey.
Just because the industry is changing
doesn't mean it's the end of the world. As we
learn to grow and adapt to the curriculum
changes, we can continue to implement
change long after we are out of dental school.
Are you ready to make that change? ■
What changes have you noticed during your time in dental school? Comment on this article at dentaltown.com.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dentaltown New Grad Edition 2016
What Is Dentaltown?
On Dentaltown.com
Howard Speaks
Professional Courtesy
Continuing Education Update
Industry News
Message Board: Practice Managment
Message Board: General Dentistry
Catch the Wave
Running the Numbers
(Your Own) Practice, Made Perfect
The Real Access to Care
Ad Index
Changes in the Dental School Landscape
Test Your Reading Comprehension
Like Mother, Like Daughter
Once Upon A Time... A New Grad signed a Bad Dental Office Lease
Dentally Incorrect
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