Cultural topics with clinical implications needed in the dental curriculum to develop intercultural competence: A systematic review.
Debbie J Álvarez-CrucesMaite Otondo-BriceñoAlejandra Nocceti-de-la-BarraAlejandra Medina-MorenoRocío Henríquez-TejoPublished in: Journal of dental education (2024)
This review provides a guide and pedagogical sequence of the cultural topics that should be incorporated into the dentistry curriculum to achieve Intercultural Competence, it also highlights a wide range of relevant aspects to consider in establishing an adequate therapeutic relationship. Explicit accreditation criteria contribute to the establishment of Intercultural Competence in the curricula; however, in countries that lack regulations, there is a moral and ethical duty to incorporate the subject so that the future professional can manage and establish inclusive healthcare.