Training Satisfaction of Moroccan Dental Residents at the Center of Dental Consultation and Treatment in Casablanca/ Morocco

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the degree of satisfaction of resident doctors regarding their university hospital training at the Casablanca Dental Consultation and Treatment Center (CDCT) in Casablanca, Morocco, to improve the quality of teaching and educational tools. Method: We conducted a descriptive and transversal study in the University Hospital Center of Dental Consultation and Treatment of Casablanca between November 2021 and June 2022. All residents received an anonymous satisfaction questionnaire (N=40) with 31 questions. The analysis was carried out using Jamovi software. Results: 40 residents responded to the questionnaires, giving an overall response rate of 100%. The proportion of women was 85% (sex ratio M/F was 0.17). The age mean was 27.3± (1.5). The majority of the respondents were 1st-year residents with a percentage of 37.5%. Approximately 80% of residents were satisfied to very satisfied with their training. The supervision during the clinical internship was considered effective by the residents in 82.5% of the cases. The number of teachers was considered sufficient by 87.5% of the participants. The degree of satisfaction with the general atmosphere and the interpersonal relationship was 70%. Among the difficulties encountered, was the availability of dental chairs with a 67.5% satisfaction rate. Conclusion: The majority of the students find the supervision in our center satisfactory. This type of supervision is to be valued in the interest of the teacher and the student and consequently for the benefit of the population.