Postgraduate student’s perception on preclinical prosthodontics curricula: A web-based survey

This study aimed to determine the current background of teaching pre-clinical prosthodontics for post graduate students. It describes the perception of post graduate students regarding the effectiveness of the preclinical prosthodontic curriculum in preparing them to operate efficiently in the clinical setting. : To assess student’s knowledge and perception of preclinical postgraduate prosthodontics course in different dental colleges of India. : The study sample was obtained from 148 postgraduate student, both male and female, an anonymous questionnaire consisting of 15 questions regarding knowledge, attitude and practice of the preclinical curriculum. This research was conducted after getting permission from the respective authority and consent from all respondents. Data acquired from structured questionnaires were analysed and compared by simple percentage method. After careful assessment and graphical representation of responses acquired from participants, results were formulated. Participants expressed through open ended and closed ended questionnaire that exercises conducted for complete denture prostheses and fixed partial denture prostheses were adequate and preclinical curriculum for implantology and maxillofacial prostheses needs to be streamlined. This paper has found that, while all schools make efforts to ensure that their postgraduate dental students are best prepared for subsequent independent practices, prosthodontic education varies among schools. Although some trends in curricular formats and content are evident. This survey indicated that active and passive learning for preclinical prosthodontics and frequent feedback from students plays a vital role.