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Bridging the Gap: Dental Students' Attitudes toward Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).

Faris Yahya I AsiriMarc TennantEstie Kruger
Published in: Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)
The study underscores the importance of exposure and training in shaping dental students' attitudes toward PWDs. Dental schools should prioritize structured teaching, greater contact with the disabled community, and hands-on experiences to ensure dental professionals are both well prepared and positively inclined to treat PWDs. These findings have significant implications for improving dental education curricula.
Keyphrases
  • oral health
  • mental health
  • medical students