Caring for Racially Minoritized Patients in Dental Education
Author Information
Author(s): Patricia Neville, Chrysanthi Tseloudi, Konrad Spiteri Staines
Primary Institution: University of Bristol
Hypothesis
How can dental education better include the experiences of racially minoritized patients?
Conclusion
The e-resource significantly improved students' understanding and confidence in diagnosing oral diseases in racially minoritized populations.
Supporting Evidence
- 90% of students strongly agreed that the e-resource achieved its learning outcomes.
- The initiative diversifies the dental curriculum by including the experiences of non-White populations.
- The study highlights the need for more resources to support the creation of diversified teaching materials.
Takeaway
This study created a new online resource to help dental students learn about oral health issues in people with darker skin, making sure they feel more confident when treating diverse patients.
Methodology
The study used the ADDIE instructional design framework to create and evaluate an educational e-resource with clinical cases and interactive activities.
Potential Biases
The study acknowledges the risk of cognitive bias in clinical practice due to the underrepresentation of racially minoritized groups in dental education.
Limitations
The educational impact of diversified teaching practices is limited, and a larger sample size is needed for further evaluation.
Participant Demographics
Dental students, with a high level of ethnic diversity in the program.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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