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  • Title: Stomatology and odontology: perspectives of Spanish professors and senior lecturers in dentistry.
    Author: Seoane J, Diz-Dios P, Martinez-Insua A, Varela-Centelles P, Nash DA.
    Journal: Eur J Dent Educ; 2008 Nov; 12(4):219-24. PubMed ID: 19021728.
    Abstract:
    The curricula of dental faculties in many countries of the European Union can be described as odontological. The faculties of some of the countries who have become and are becoming members of the European Community have traditionally educated dentists in the stomatological tradition. In 1987, the Spanish dental education system initiated movement from the stomatological model to the odontological. Both models have their respective strengths and weaknesses. This study surveyed professors and senior lecturers in Spain's public dental faculties to assess their perspectives on 10 items related to the tension between the odontological and the stomatological approach to preparing dentists. Amongst other things, the results of the study indicate that the respondents believe the odontological model, with its emphasis on strengthening technical qualifications, may not prepare individuals for dental practice better than the stomatology tradition; and that the odontological model results in the loss of the strength of the stomatological model, that is, the strong foundation in clinical medicine. The suggestion is advanced that European dental educators consider revising the odontology curriculum to strengthen the education of dental students in clinical medicine. A curriculum in which dental and medical students share the first 3 years of study could accomplish this. It is further suggested that subsequent years in the curriculum be flexible enough for students to earn degrees in both dentistry and medicine, if desired. Such an approach is not inconsistent with the accepted profile and competencies of the European dentist.
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