Dental Implant Education in Nigeria: A curriculum Guide
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Date
2007
Authors
Adeyemo, W.L.
Akeredolu, P.A.
Oderinu, H.O.
Olorunfemi, B.O.
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Publisher
Niger Postgrad Med J 2007
Abstract
Aim: Anecdotal evidence suggests that the practice of implant dentistry, "gold
standard" for edentulism is presently very low in Nigeria. This article proposes a
model for teaching dental implant education and also emphasises the need for
inclusion of standardised dental implant education in the dental curriculum in
Nigeria.
Methods: A literature search using the MEDLINE was conducted on various
models for teaching of dental implant education worldwide.
Results: Implant dental education for undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes has 3 components namely: didactic educational programme,
laboratory hands-on experience, and clinical hands-on experience. In addition,
dentists and dental educationists can gain proficiency in basic and advanced
implant dentistry through implant dental education organised by recognised
universities, private and international implant organisations, manufacturersponsored
educational programmes as well as training and courses organised by
dental associations.
Conclusions: Dental implant education should be given a priority and be included
in both the undergraduate and postgraduate dental curriculum in Nigeria. In
addition, a standardised implant dentistry programme should be formulated and
developed for all dental schools in Nigeria.
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dental implant education, curriculum
Citation
Adeyemo, W. L., Akeredolu, P. A., Oderinu, H. O., & Olorunfemi, B. O. (2007). Dental implant education in Nigeria: a curriculum guide. The Nigerian postgraduate medical journal, 14(3), 247-251.