[The orthodontic department in opinion of graduates of Faculty of Dentistry of Pomeranian Medical University in years 2006/2007].
BACKGROUND
The verification of methods of conducting clinical and theoretical classes has influence on improvement of work organization. The aim of this paper was to collect and analyze information about didactics in Department of Orthodontics of Pomeranian Medical University and perspectives in the field of professional work.


METHODS
At the end of academic year 2006/2007, 5th year students of Faculty of Dentistry evaluated classes conducted in Department of Orthodontics. All (69) 5th year students were included in the investigation. The material was collected by an anonymous questionnaire distributed after orthodontic final exam.


RESULTS
Students assessed well didactics in Orthodontic Department. Compared to previous years percentage of students that wanted to work abroad has increased and the number of student that wanted to work in Poland as employees has decreased. More students are going to develop their own dental practice.


CONCLUSIONS
The yearly character of the questionnaire investigations allows to observe that professional plans of future dentists are changing together with the situation on job market in dental branch.
Katedra i Zakład Ortodoncji Pomorskiej Akademii Medycznej w Szczecinie al. Powstańców Wlkp. 72, 70-111 Szczecin.
Maria
M
Syryńska
Marcin
M
Post
Pavel
P
Tsynkel
Magdalena
M
Durka-Zajac
D004497:Education, Dental / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000193:education*; D011044:Poland; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013335:Students, Dental / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D055815:Young Adult