Outcomes Assessment of a Predoctoral Pediatric Dentistry Clinical Rotation Using Alumni Surveys

Surveyed alumni reported similar comfort levels in diagnosing and treating common pediatric oral health conditions both before and after the curriculum change. General dentist alumni still struggle with recommending that the first dental visit happen at the eruption of the first tooth or the child's first birthday. More information is needed to assess how to educate competent clinicians in a predoctoral setting.Knowledge Transfer Statement:The recommendations from this article can be used by dental educators to improve clinical and didactic teaching and to ensure dental learners' education and competency.