ArticleJournal of orthodontics2020
What I wish I'd learned as an orthodontic trainee: an online survey of British Orthodontic Society members concerning postgraduate training experiences.
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- A systematic review of the content and delivery of clinical knowledge in orthodontic postgraduate programs.BMC medical education · 2025Pooled it
- Clinical trends and utilization of clear aligner therapy among specialist orthodontists in Iran.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Clear aligner therapy among orthodontists in Turkey: practice patterns and comparison with previously reported Iranian findings.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Article
- Beyond the typodont: deliberate practice, experiential learning, and feedback in postgraduate orthodontic education.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Review
- Clear aligner therapy practice among orthodontists in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland: A cross-sectional survey of the British Orthodontic Society membership.Journal of orthodontics · 2024Article
- Orthodontic clinicians' attitudes and knowledge of dentogingival aesthetics: A cross-sectional survey of BOS members.Journal of orthodontics · 2023Article
- Mind the 'GAPP': a pre-graduation assessment of preparedness for practice amid a pandemic.British dental journal · 2022Article
- The perceptions of undertaking a higher degree alongside orthodontic speciality training: a cross-sectional survey of British Orthodontic Society members.British dental journal · 2021Article
- TheJournal of orthodontics · 2021Article
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3 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
objectiveTo survey the opinion of recently qualified and established orthodontists on the perceived value of their training and to identify specific areas which which were considered to be deficient, adequately covered or focussed on excessively.
designDescriptive cross-sectional survey.
settingOnline electronic questionnaire.
participantsMembers of the British Orthodontic Society (BOS).
methodsAn electronic questionnaire was circulated to members of the BOS focusing on dental education history, and opinions concerning orthodontic teaching generally and specific clinical and non-clinical subjects. Information was also obtained in terms of possible need for improvement, modification or removal of teaching on focused academic and clinical aspects.
resultsA total of 217 responses were received from 1080 emailed invitations resulting in a response rate of 20.1%. Respondents were generally satisfied with their training both in relation to theoretical, academic and practical aspects. However, training was regarded as deficient by some respondents in respect of temporary anchorage devices (38%), bonded retainers (6%), experience with lingual appliances (47%), removable aligners (44%), inter-proximal reduction (24%) and adult orthodontics (16%), working with therapists (32%), and NHS contracts (47%) and commissioning (47%).
conclusionThe overall satisfaction of BOS members with postgraduate orthodontic training is generally high, although both recently qualified and established practitioners emphasised the need for better exposure to training in specific practical aspects and practice management within the NHS.
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