title: Using problem-based learning as part of general dental practice vocational training.
abstract: The use of problem-based learning as part of a vocational training scheme for vocational dental practitioners is described and evaluated. Problem-based learning is currently viewed as an effective means of delivering medical education and has been adopted as a principal style of education by many undergraduate medical and dental schools around the world.
authors.affiliation: Tayside Centre for General Practice, Dundee Medical School, University of Dundee.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Mowat
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stewart
mesh_terms: D004497:Education, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008611:Mentors / Q000193:education; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000379:methods*; D018794:Problem-Based Learning; D006113:United Kingdom