Dental implant education in Nigeria: a curriculum guide.
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Date
2007-09-01
Authors
Adeyemo, W.L.
Akeredolu, P.A.
Oderinu, H.O.
Olorunfemi, B.O.
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Publisher
Niger Postgrad Med J
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, manufacturer-sponsored 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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Keywords
Dental implants , Education , Curriculum guide , Research Subject Categories::ODONTOLOGY
Citation
Adeyemo WL, Akeredolu PA, Oderinu HO, Olorunfemi BO. Dental implant education in Nigeria: a curriculum guide. Niger Postgrad Med J. 2007 Sep;14(3):247-51.