Role of Orthodontic Treatment, Faculty & Practitioners in Influencing Career Choices of Dental Students of Faisalabad Medical University
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The number of orthodontic patients is increasing owing to various treatment and patient-related factors. This increased demand requires more orthodontists in the community. To determine the proportion of dental students interested in orthodontics, the significance of ort...
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The number of orthodontic patients is increasing owing to various treatment and patient-related factors. This increased demand requires more orthodontists in the community. To determine the proportion of dental students interested in orthodontics, the significance of orthodontic-related encounters, and the contribution of orthodontic professors and practitioners as inspiration for student career decisions.
METHODOLOGY: It was a cross-sectional web-based survey. 163 students from Faisalabad Medical University's Dental Institute took part, and ethical approval was obtained. (ERC/FMU/2022-23/certificate No.48.
RESULTS: The majority of students (65.6%) knew an orthodontist in their community, and 31.9% had assisted in orthodontic practice. Students who had interactions with orthodontists, orthodontic residents, and hands-on experience with orthodontics were more likely to be interested in an orthodontic career. Advancements in the field of orthodontics also significantly influenced students' interest (p <0.001). The mean motivation level for orthodontic education was 27.0 ± 6.20, indicating good motivation among dental students. Students with the highest interest in an orthodontic career had significantly higher motivation scores (p < 0.001).
CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights the importance of practical experience, exposure to the field, and innovative technologies in fostering students' interest and motivation for a career in orthodontics.
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| spelling | doaj-art-95f9f70a565743bc8018f768401ddea32025-08-20T03:01:22ZengUniversity of FaisalabadJournal of University Medical & Dental College2221-78272310-55422025-02-0116110.37723/jumdc.v16i1.950Role of Orthodontic Treatment, Faculty & Practitioners in Influencing Career Choices of Dental Students of Faisalabad Medical UniversityMaria Tanveer0Hafsa Riaz1Ansar Bilal2Demonstrator, Department of Orthodontics, PMC Dental Institute, Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad.Dental Surgeon, Dental Section ,Allied Hospital ,Faisalabad. MDS Resident, Department of Orthodontics, Montmorency College of Dentistry, Lahore. BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The number of orthodontic patients is increasing owing to various treatment and patient-related factors. This increased demand requires more orthodontists in the community. To determine the proportion of dental students interested in orthodontics, the significance of orthodontic-related encounters, and the contribution of orthodontic professors and practitioners as inspiration for student career decisions. METHODOLOGY: It was a cross-sectional web-based survey. 163 students from Faisalabad Medical University's Dental Institute took part, and ethical approval was obtained. (ERC/FMU/2022-23/certificate No.48. RESULTS: The majority of students (65.6%) knew an orthodontist in their community, and 31.9% had assisted in orthodontic practice. Students who had interactions with orthodontists, orthodontic residents, and hands-on experience with orthodontics were more likely to be interested in an orthodontic career. Advancements in the field of orthodontics also significantly influenced students' interest (p <0.001). The mean motivation level for orthodontic education was 27.0 ± 6.20, indicating good motivation among dental students. Students with the highest interest in an orthodontic career had significantly higher motivation scores (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights the importance of practical experience, exposure to the field, and innovative technologies in fostering students' interest and motivation for a career in orthodontics. https://www.jumdc.com/index.php/jumdc/article/view/950OrthodonticsCareer ChoiceGraduate EducationResidency and Internship. |
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| title | Role of Orthodontic Treatment, Faculty & Practitioners in Influencing Career Choices of Dental Students of Faisalabad Medical University |
| title_full | Role of Orthodontic Treatment, Faculty & Practitioners in Influencing Career Choices of Dental Students of Faisalabad Medical University |
| title_fullStr | Role of Orthodontic Treatment, Faculty & Practitioners in Influencing Career Choices of Dental Students of Faisalabad Medical University |
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| title_sort | role of orthodontic treatment faculty practitioners in influencing career choices of dental students of faisalabad medical university |
| topic | Orthodontics Career Choice Graduate Education Residency and Internship. |
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