This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of global dental education systems, examining how cultural, economic, and policy factors shape curriculum design, training standards, and professional outcomes. With a focus on regional comparisons including North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania, the chapter explores disparities in access, infrastructure, and competencies, particularly between high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It highlights the evolution of curricula toward competency-based, patient-centered, and technologically integrated education, while also addressing challenges such as brain drain, limited faculty capacity, and curriculum fragmentation. Case studies illustrate innovative approaches such as community-based training in Nigeria, interprofessional education in the United States, and regional harmonization efforts across ASEAN countries. The impact of global events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) are also explored as key drivers of curricular reform. Additionally, the chapter analyzes admission processes, licensing examinations, and postgraduate pathways, emphasizing the growing importance of global competencies, public health integration, and digital literacy. By synthesizing diverse educational models and emerging trends, the chapter advocates for equitable, future-oriented dental education that is both globally informed and locally responsive.

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Dental Curriculum Across the Globe

  • Abu Bakar,
  • Elizabeth Fitriana Sari,
  • Arief Cahyanto

摘要

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of global dental education systems, examining how cultural, economic, and policy factors shape curriculum design, training standards, and professional outcomes. With a focus on regional comparisons including North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania, the chapter explores disparities in access, infrastructure, and competencies, particularly between high-income countries (HICs) and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It highlights the evolution of curricula toward competency-based, patient-centered, and technologically integrated education, while also addressing challenges such as brain drain, limited faculty capacity, and curriculum fragmentation. Case studies illustrate innovative approaches such as community-based training in Nigeria, interprofessional education in the United States, and regional harmonization efforts across ASEAN countries. The impact of global events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) are also explored as key drivers of curricular reform. Additionally, the chapter analyzes admission processes, licensing examinations, and postgraduate pathways, emphasizing the growing importance of global competencies, public health integration, and digital literacy. By synthesizing diverse educational models and emerging trends, the chapter advocates for equitable, future-oriented dental education that is both globally informed and locally responsive.