ArticleBMC medical education2025
Educational and clinical training gaps in dental implantology among undergraduate dental students: a multicenter cross-sectional study.
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- Factors associated with Iraqi dental students' intention to perform dental implant therapy after graduation: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Using an Analog Multifunctional Model to Develop Cognitive Skills in Dental Implants.International journal of dentistry · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundDental implantology is increasingly essential in contemporary dental practice, yet its integration into undergraduate curricula remains inconsistent-particularly in low-resource settings. This is the first multicenter study in Yemen to evaluate dental implant-related education among undergraduate dental students across five universities. The aim was to assess students' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding dental implants and to identify gaps in theoretical instruction and clinical training. MATERIALS AND
methodsA cross-sectional questionnaire survey was conducted among 721 third-, fourth-, and fifth-year dental students from five Yemeni universities. A validated 33-item close-ended questionnaire collected data on demographics, implant-related education and awareness, knowledge of materials and techniques, attitudes toward treatment choices, cost perception, oral hygiene, complication awareness, and implant practices. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.0, applying chi-square and logistic regression analyses to determine associations, reported as odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs), with statistical significance set at p < 0.05.
resultsAwareness of dental implants was high (97.4%), yet 63.1% had not studied implantology formally and only 7.4% attended implant courses. Knowledge of key concepts was limited but improved with educational level (p < 0.001), while practical exposure was minimal (9%). Self-perceived (not objectively assessed) competence to place implants was 62.6%, and 87.4% sought further training. Educational level was significantly associated with learning methods, implantation methods, and number of implants placed, but not with gender or awareness of complications.
conclusionsThis multicenter survey revealed high awareness but insufficient theoretical and clinical training in implant dentistry among Yemeni undergraduates. Integrating competency-based modules with early simulation, structured supervision, and faculty development is recommended to align education with international standards in resource-limited settings.
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