title: Experiences of clinical teaching for dental core trainees working in hospital.
abstract: There is recognition that the provision of excellence in education and training results in a skilled and competent workforce. However, the educational experiences of dental core trainees (DCT's) working in the hospital oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) setting have not been previously investigated. In this paper, we examine DCT's learning experiences both 'formal' and 'non-formal' within the hospital setting of ward and clinic-based teaching. Are hospital dental core trainees receiving a meaningful educational experience? To conclude this paper, the authors recommend methods, based upon sound educational principles, to maximise the value of clinical sessions for teaching.
authors.affiliation: Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Mannion
authors.affiliation: Associate Specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire NHS Trust, Hull Royal Infirmary, Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Brotherton
mesh_terms: D004497:Education, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D004739:England; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000193:education; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods