Worldwide survey on distance learning in dental education.
This paper reports the results of a worldwide survey on distance learning initiated by the FDI. The results indicate that dental associations in many countries are in the process of investigating the various options available, and in development, for bringing continuing education to their members with the maximum convenience and effectiveness. Details are given of advantages, disadvantages and relative costs of the different methods undertaken. Recommendations are made for future development and progress.
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Department of Oral Pathology, Umeå University, Sweden.
D000349:Africa; D001208:Asia; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003479:Curriculum; D003815:Dentists; D004498:Education, Dental, Continuing / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005060:Europe; D006801:Humans; D009656:North America; D012575:Schools, Dental; D012953:Societies, Dental; D013020:South America; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D013664:Teaching Materials; D013685:Telecommunications / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013997:Time Factors