Education abstract
British Dental Journal 198, 367 - 369 (2005)
Published online: 26 March 2005 | doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4812209
Delivery of postgraduate dental education to meet the needs of general dental practice — A case study
P Cannell1
- When providing training for the dental team, a knowledge of the training needs of the potential learning group can help ensure the content and design of the learning event is relevant.
- Use of a training needs analysis can help establish the gaps in skills and knowledge or training needs of the dental team.
- A consideration of the different ways people learn can help in the design of courses for people to learn more effectively.
Abstract
In order for dental practices to gain the maximum benefit from an educational opportunity such as a course or workshop, it is important that the training received meets the needs of these practices and is delivered appropriately. This paper provides an account of an educational initiative undertaken within the Eastern deanery in 2003 and 2004, 'Essex Promoting Infection Control' (EPIC), which set out to establish training needs in infection control within general dental practices across Essex and then to design and deliver learning events to meet these needs.
- Clinical Governance Tutor, Eastern Deanery, General Dental Practitioner, Chalkwell Dental Practice, 1 Old Leigh Road, Leigh on Sea, Essex, SS9 1LB
Correspondence to: P Cannell1 e-mail: philcannell@yahoo.co.uk
