Graduated Dental Students Self-Assessment of Clinical Competencies at Isfahan in 2011

Abstract

Introduction: Self-Assessment is one of the final evaluation methods, which is complete formative evaluation. This study aimed to assess clinical competencies of graduated students in Isfahan dental school. Methods: In this descriptive-analytical study, thirty-three graduated students were completed a 93-items questionnaire which was based on ability to carry out independently dental services. Data analysis was done using cronbach’s Alpha, ANOVA, Tukey HSD, Spearman and Chi-Square. Results: The Cronbach’s Alpha of the questionnaire was estimated 0.979. The average ability to carry out independently dental services was 2.92-3.74. Conclusion: Dental students’ competencies were moderate-to-good. There was no significant difference between the skills taught in different parts. In addition, there was no significant difference between male and female graduates.

Keywords

• dentistry
• clinical competencies
• education