title: Teaching the placement of posterior resin-based composite restorations in U.S. dental schools.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  In light of the increased use of and demand for posterior resin-based composite restorations in dental practice, the authors investigated U.S. dental schools' current teaching with regard to placement of posterior composite restorations.
  
  
  METHODS
  In early 2005, the authors invited 52 schools to participate in an e-mailed survey.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The authors received 47 completed responses, for a 90 percent response rate. Although all schools provided didactic and clinical teaching in the placement of occlusal resin-based composites in posterior teeth, the survey results showed variation in teaching the use of two- and three-surface occlusoproximal composites.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The survey findings demonstrate a marked change in instruction in placement of posterior resin-based composite restorations in U.S. dental schools during the last five to 10 years. However, the authors found much variation in the nature and extent of the instruction and techniques taught.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Dental schools need to ensure that their graduating students are well-prepared for independent clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland. c.lynch@ucc.ie
authors.forename: Christopher D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Lynch
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: McConnell
authors.forename: Nairn H F
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D001641:Bicuspid; D003188:Composite Resins; D000075202:Contraindications; D003479:Curriculum; D001840:Dental Bonding / Q000379:methods; D003737:Dental Cavity Preparation / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D003775:Dental Polishing / Q000379:methods; D003793:Dental Restoration, Permanent / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods; D003814:Dentistry, Operative / Q000193:education*; D034742:Electronic Mail; D005250:Fees, Dental; D006801:Humans; D008963:Molar; D012575:Schools, Dental; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D003188:Composite Resins