Review and Revision of the Competencies for a Beginning Dental Practitioner in Canada


Review and Revision of the Competencies for a Beginning Dental Practitioner in Canada FULL TEXT • Jack D. Gerrow, DDS, MS, MEd • • H. Joseph Murphy, EdD • • Marcia A. Boyd, DDS, MA, LHD (Hon) • A b s t r a c t In 1994, the first dental competency document developed at a national level was adopted in Canada by all stakeholders. As a result of a recommendation made by the consensus workshop involved in the original process, a 10-year review and revision of the competencies for a beginning dental practitioner in Canada was undertaken and completed. As of November 2005, the revised competencies have been adopted by all stakeholders and are being used as a reference for curriculum management, program accreditation and the development of certification examinations. MeSH Key Words: clinical competence; general practice, dental/education; licensure, dental Reply to this article \| View replies [0]

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