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ArticleEuropean journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe2026

Factors Affecting Student Experiences on Work-Integrated Placements-A Scoping Review of Trans-Tasman Studies.

Nathan Aulsebrook, Dileep Sharma, Denise Higgins, Daphne James

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Article in European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Nathan AulsebrookFaculty of Medicine and Health, School of Dentistry, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2043-3842
Dileep SharmaSchool of Health Sciences, College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4463-1480
Denise HigginsSchool of Health Sciences, College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, New South Wales, Australia.
Daphne JamesSchool of Health Sciences, College of Health Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Ourimbah, New South Wales, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWork-integrated placements form a vital component of health programs across the world. This scoping review aimed to identify barriers and enablers to support the development of work-ready graduates on the placements within the dental programs.

methodsThis scoping review was conducted using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-Scr) framework. Databases (Medline, CINAHL, Embase and Web of Science) were searched, and the studies from Australia, New Zealand and Fiji were screened for eligibility based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria.

resultsInitial search yielded 115 studies out of which five studies were eligible for inclusion in this scoping review. The included studies highlighted enablers, such as improved confidence, competence and working independently, as well as the development of social capital through positive relationships with the clinical educators. Barriers identified ranged from harassment, infrastructure and accommodation issues, and the impact of being away from family or city life.

conclusionsThis scoping review provides insights into the factors affecting student experiences on work-integrated placements in dental programs. The findings suggest the need for supportive supervision, training to address harassment and resources to support students who may face challenges during placements. Further research is needed to explore these themes and evaluate interventions to improve student experiences on clinical placements.

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Education, DentalStudents, DentalAustraliaClinical CompetenceHumansNew Zealandclinical placementsdental practitionersexperiencework‐integrated learning

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PMID41904658
PMCPMC13686670

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