THỰC TRẠNG THỰC TẬP TẠI PHÒNG KHÁM RĂNG HÀM MẶT VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN CỦA SINH VIÊN RĂNG HÀM MẶT TRƯỜNG ĐẠI HỌC Y HÀ NỘI

Abstract

Objectives: The aims of this study is to evaluate situation of practicing at the dental clinic and some related factors of dental students at Hanoi Medical University. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 368 dental students of Hanoi Medical University from the first to the sixth year grade. Results: 368 participants were  students - Hanoi Medical University from the first to the sixth year including 50% of dental students have experience of practicing at dental clinics; 71.5% of students participating in the study said that an internship at dental clinic is necessary. Students who went to additional internships at dental clinic realized a lot of benefits such as increased income (34.8%), more opportunities to practice on patients (41.3%), improved communication skills and troubleshooting (59.8%), learning from experience doctors (60.3%), updating knowledge (51.8%). Students need to be well prepared for possible goals when they practice at dental clinic (over 70% agreed). Conclusions: The study also shows that studying in the dental clinic is necessary and chosen by the majority of dental students, helping them to hone their knowledge and improve their skills.