Bridging the gap in implant dentistry education: Perspectives from Malaysia’s graduating dental cohort
The study emphasises the preparedness of prospective Malaysian dentists in implant dentistry and indicates significant deficiencies in the curriculum. Comprehending students' perceptions can inform enhancements in pedagogy, guaranteeing that graduates possess clinical competence, confidence, and adherence to modern implant practice standards, thereby improving patient care and professional readiness in Malaysia.
Authors
- Umer Daood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7631-1628)
- Shivani Kohli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4697-4236)
- N H Wilson
- Saad Shafqat
- Zhong Yong Lui
- Christopher D. Lynch
- Igor R. Blum
- Chua Justin Wei Cheng
- Mohammed Nadeem Bijle
Institutions
- Griffith University (AU)
- King's College London (GB)
- University College Cork (IE)
- Cork University Hospital (IE)
- University of Sharjah (AE)
- University of Malaya (MY)
- IMU University (MY)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Dentistry
- Published
- 2026-02-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jdent.2026.106578
- Primary Topic
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00