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. 2021 Feb;25(1):168-174.
doi: 10.1111/eje.12587. Epub 2020 Sep 3.

Undergraduate endodontic clinical training in Malaysia: A National survey

Safura Anita Baharin  1 , Siti Hajar Omar  1
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Undergraduate endodontic clinical training in Malaysia: A National survey

Safura Anita Baharin et al. Eur J Dent Educ. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Aim: Online survey was conducted to investigate the state of undergraduate endodontic clinical training in Malaysian dental schools.

Methods: An online questionnaire and a cover letter were emailed to the deans of 13 Malaysian dental schools. The questionnaire covers various aspects of endodontic clinical training including teaching methods, endodontic clinical procedures, minimum requirements, clinical sessions and teaching staff.

Results: The response rate was 69%. Similarities in teaching methods were observed in all responding schools. All schools taught contemporary root canal treatment procedures, including the utilisation of radiograph and electronic apex locator for working length determination, the crown-down approach for canal preparation and the cold lateral compaction for obturation. Sodium hypochlorite solution and non-setting calcium hydroxide medicament were used in most dental schools. Variations were observed in terms of the number of clinical requirements, supervisor: student ratio, and availability of endodontic specialists. The use of engine-driven instruments was observed mainly in government-funded dental schools.

Conclusions: The majority of dental schools in Malaysia are adopting the European Society Endodontology recommendation for undergraduate endodontic training, particularly in relation to the surveyed aspects. Most of the government-funded dental schools have progressed towards engaging contemporary endodontics with their increasing application of engine-driven Ni-Ti instruments and 3D imaging techniques. Appointments of full-time endodontic specialists would further enhance the quality of endodontic teaching and permit the utilisation of contemporary endodontic materials.

Keywords: clinical; dental education; endodontics; undergraduate.

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