title: Creating an effective PBL case in oral and maxillofacial surgery at a Chinese dental school: a dental education primer.
abstract: Problem-based learning (PBL) is a widely accepted educational method centered on the discussion and learning that emerge from a clinically based problem; however, little has been reported on the details of PBL case-writing in the dental education literature. This article outlines some principles of writing a PBL case as it is practiced at a Chinese dental school and presents, as an example, an actual case based on a clinical problem (ameloblastoma of the jaw) intended to provide a learning focus for predoctoral dental students. A good PBL case should allow for progressive, interdependent actions to be taken in the evaluation and overall management of the patient in context and should trigger inquiry and discussion among students in both the basic sciences (anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, pathophysiology, etc.) and related clinical sciences. The epidemiological, sociological, and ethical considerations related to each problem should also be emphasized as an essential component of effective health care provision.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ninth People's Hospital, College of Stomatology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No. 639 Zhi Zao Ju Road, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
authors: Jia Wei
authors: JW
authors: Zheng
authors: Shan Yong
authors: SY
authors: Zhang
authors: Chi
authors: C
authors: Yang
authors: Zhi Yuan
authors: ZY
authors: Zhang
authors: Guo Fang
authors: GF
authors: Shen
mesh_terms: D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D002681:China; D003479:Curriculum; D003792:Dental Records; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine; D004497:Education, Dental; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D008128:Logic; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010808:Physical Examination; D018794:Problem-Based Learning / Q000379:methods*; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D012575:Schools, Dental; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000193:education*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D013664:Teaching Materials; D014956:Writing