Table 4.
Question content and question types used in the survey by the self-assessment of dental students (n = 34) for concepts of pediatric dentistry learning after the class of integrated pediatric dentistry course and the survey results.
| Question content | Question type | Mean score ± SD | Number (rate) of students who answered as agree |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. I have acquired sufficient knowledge of dentistry-related “general” systemic diseases during my first four years in the dental school. | For experience, multiple choice | 3.47 ± 0.96 | 19 (55.88%) |
| 2. I have acquired sufficient knowledge of dentistry-related “pediatric” systemic diseases during my first four years in the dental school. | For experience, multiple choice | 2.97 ± 0.87 | 8 (23.53%) |
| 3. After taking this course, I have acquired knowledge about pediatric dentistry. | For knowledge, multiple choice | 4.15 ± 0.70 | 28 (82.35%) |
| 4. After taking this course, I have acquired clinical skills about pediatric dentistry. | For skill, multiple choice | 3.79 ± 0.81 | 21 (61.76%) |
| 5. After taking this course, I have acquired knowledge about pediatrics related to dentistry. | For knowledge, multiple choice | 4.12 ± 0.64 | 29 (85.29%) |
| 6. I consider that dental students should learn about “general” systemic diseases related to dentistry. | For attitude, multiple choice | 4.35 ± 0.85 | 31 (91.18%) |
| 7. I consider that dental students should also learn about “pediatric” systemic diseases related to dentistry. | For attitude, multiple choice | 4.18 ± 0.80 | 31 (91.18%) |
| 8. I agree with this course design which combines two parts - introduction to pediatric dentistry in overall and lectures on pediatric systemic diseases related to dentistry. | For attitude, multiple choice | 4.03 ± 0.67 | 27 (79.41%) |
| 9. I consider that dental clinical subjects (such as Pediatric Dentistry) should teach more relevant treatment techniques and no more the knowledge of systemic diseases. | For attitude, multiple choice | 3.09 ± 1.14 | 12 (35.29%) |
| 10. I consider that it is necessary to teach knowledge of “pediatric” systemic diseases related to dentistry in pediatric dentistry, which will be helpful for future diagnosis and treatment of children. | For attitude, multiple choice | 4.09 ± 0.67 | 28 (82.35%) |
| 11. After taking this course, I have a more comprehensive understanding of pediatric dentistry. | For viewpoint, multiple choice | 4.24 ± 0.65 | 30 (88.24%) |
| 12. After taking this course, I am interested in pediatric dentistry as my future career. | For viewpoint, multiple choice | 3.50 ± 0.93 | 16 (47.06%) |
| 13. Overall, I am satisfied with this course. | For viewpoint, multiple choice | 4.12 ± 0.69 | 28 (82.35%) |