PubMed · 1075694
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R Ogren, L Hollender. 1975. [Programmed course administration].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1075694/
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Although Section 63 courses for general dental practitioners in the NHS have been running for many years, there seems to be poor understanding of what 'Section 63' means and how it operates. To some extent this is because of the changes which have taken place since it was introduced and the tremendous expansion in postgraduate dental education (and its objectives) in recent years. The introduction of other 'approved' courses and postgraduate education allowances have created further uncertainties. This paper gives an overview of Section 63, the source of the funds, how they are allocated, how they may be used and who is eligible, and outlines details of other 'approved' courses and the various allowances which GDPs can claim in relation to these different categories of courses.
This paper describes the development of a printed distance learning programme by a coordinated team approach. The programme has two components, a resource book and three patient management problem leaflets or challenges and is designed to update general dental practitioners on the management of fissure caries. It includes strategies to meet the educational needs of three groups of general dental practitioners with different educational requirements. It is concluded that the approach described meets the CRISIS criteria for effective continuing education and offers a useful approach to distance learning in dentistry.
In the field of continuing postgraduate education, the reading of professional journals is an accepted method of keeping informed in regard to new developments and contemporary thought on different philosophies of treatment. Not only is such reading realized as being an efficient educational vehicle, but there is now a growing awareness of the actual necessity for any clinician to set aside specific time to the exercise. It is not always readily apparent, however, how great the time commitment can be, even when the reading is limited to selected articles. This paper sets out to indicate in quantitative terms the time that could be expected to be utilized by both general dental practitioners and academic teachers if a thorough and conscientious perusal of the journals were to be undertaken. A practical strategy for facilitating at least part of the problem is put forward in the hope of reaching a helpful compromise.