The confidence of undergraduate dental students when performing root canal treatment and their perception of the quality of endodontic education
The confidence of undergraduate dental students when performing root canal treatment and their perception of the quality of endodontic education
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DOI:
10.1111/eje.12130
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发表时间:
2015-11-01
影响因子:
2.4
通讯作者:
Dummer, P. M. H.
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作者:
Davey, J.;Bryant, S. T.;Dummer, P. M. H.
AimThis article aims to gain understanding into the perception of undergraduate dental students in terms of their confidence and competence at performing root canal treatment and their perception of the quality of endodontic education.MethodsAn online questionnaire was distributed to all 3rd, 4th and 5th year dental students at Cardiff University via their academic e-mail addresses. The questionnaire utilised both scaled response and open questions to gain an insight into undergraduate opinion.ResultsOut of a possible 208 students, 98 responses were obtained (response rate=47%). Perception of competence and confidence were significantly greater amongst the more senior year groups (P