Dental students' experiences of curriculum transition and educational challenges after COVID-19

Background & Objective:The background of this research study involves past studies that highlight the struggle of students during the COVID-19 pandemic.This study outlines the challenges faced by dental students during the Covid-19 pandemic and highlights the struggles of dental students at Taibah University in Saudi Arabia regarding the implementation of a new curriculum that includes a three-semester system.Additionally, it explores the students' perspectives on the abrupt curriculum changes and the strategies they developed to adapt to these adjustments. Materials & Methods:The methodology used in this study involved thematic analysis of semistructured interviews conducted with ten students from the dental college at the university. Results:The findings of this study showed that most of the dental students of Taibah University were not satisfied with the introduction of the new curriculum system. Conclusion:The study recommends that any curriculum changes should be communicated effectively with both teachers and students to ensure that the new curriculum aligns with student needs.Additionally, both students and teachers should receive proper training in the use of new technologies to enhance education and better equip them to address future challenges.