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. 2002 Summer;17(2):83-4.
doi: 10.1080/08858190209528804.

Graduating dental students' perceptions of oral cancer education: results of an exit survey of seven dental schools

Norbert J Burzynski  1 , K Vendrell Rankin, Sol Silverman Jr, James P Scheetz, Daniel L Jones
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Graduating dental students' perceptions of oral cancer education: results of an exit survey of seven dental schools

Norbert J Burzynski et al. J Cancer Educ. 2002 Summer.

Abstract

Method: A 22-question exit survey was administered on a voluntary basis to senior dental students at seven dental schools in order to evaluate perceptions regarding their knowledge and skills in oral cancer control. The questions encompassed prevention, role of tobacco, lesion recognition, diagnostic techniques, and patient management.

Results: The range of responses was broad between students as well as schools regarding didactic and clinical exposures, and confidence in abilities to manage oral cancer patients.

Conclusion: Data from this survey showed a perceived lack of knowledge and skills among graduating dental students that may translate to a subsequent deficiency in incorporating optimal oral cancer control procedures in their practices.

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