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. 1999 Apr 10;186(7):318-9.
doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4800100.

Are graduates as good as they used to be?

L B Cabot  1 , D R Radford
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Are graduates as good as they used to be?

L B Cabot et al. Br Dent J. .

Abstract

A theme runs through discussions on dental undergraduate education, that 'they are not as good as they used to be'. Based largely on anecdotal evidence, we question whether this is true. Dentistry is changing. Today's graduates are different, but not worse. Graduates must qualify with basic competencies--agreed between all those responsible for their education. We maintain that vocational trainers are teachers, just as we are, and as such they have similar responsibilities. Close liaison between training practices and dental schools is essential.

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  • Graduate training expectations.
    Firestone H, Mackie IC. Firestone H, et al. Br Dent J. 1999 Jul 10;187(1):4. Br Dent J. 1999. PMID: 10452182 No abstract available.
  • Graduate concerns.
    Cahill F. Cahill F. Br Dent J. 1999 Jul 24;187(2):65. doi: 10.1038/sj.bdj.4800205a. Br Dent J. 1999. PMID: 10464981 No abstract available.

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