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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2020

Final year dental students' perception and practice of professionalism and ethical attitude in ten Sudanese dental schools: A cross-sectional survey.

Nasr M A Elsheikh, Inshirah M A Osman, Nazik E Husain, Sally M A Abdalrahman, Hala E Y M Nour, Atif A Khalil, Heitham Awadalla, Mohamed H Ahmed

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Nasr M A ElsheikhDepartment of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The National Ribat University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Inshirah M A OsmanDepartment of Mental Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Gezira, Medani, Sudan.
Nazik E HusainDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Omdurman Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sally M A AbdalrahmanDirectory of Training, Ministry of Health, Khartoum, Sudan.
Hala E Y M NourDepartment of Dental Public Health, Dental Program, Al-Yarmouk Faculty, Khartoum, Sudan.
Atif A KhalilDepartment of Nephrology, Noble's Hospital, Isle of Man, IM4 4RJ, UK.
Heitham AwadallaDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohamed H AhmedDepartment of Medicine and HIV Metabolic Clinic, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK.
University of Khartoum · SDFederal Ministry of Health · SDMilton Keynes Hospital · GBNational Ribat University · SDNoble’s Hospital · IMOmdurman Islamic University · SDUniversity of Gezira · SD

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Abstract

introductionProfessionalism and ethics are essential components of all dental schools. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of professionalism among Sudanese undergraduate dental students. MATERIALS AND

methodsThis descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 307 students in the final year undergraduate Dental Surgery Bachelor program with 155 public and 152 private university students. We collected data through a self-administrated, semistructured questionnaire.

resultsAlthough most of the students enrolled in dental schools due to their performance at higher school (

conclusionAbout three-quarters of Sudanese dental students showed a satisfactory level of perception toward the importance of teaching dental ethics and professionalism. It was reflected in an excellent attitude for teamwork and respecting patients' choices. The demand for teaching professionalism course in every dental school will increase gradually, and family physicians with interest in medical education may play a pivotal role in teaching professionalism to dental students.

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Behaviordental studentsethicspatient choiceprofessionalismSudanteamworkundergraduate

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