Multi‐Institutional Assessment of Dental Students' Knowledge in Oral Soft Tissue Pathological Entities
Students demonstrated strong theoretical knowledge of common oral pathological entities but variability in identifying and managing rare or diagnostically nuanced conditions. Because this survey evaluates recognition rather than competence, findings highlight the need for case-based, competency-aligned teaching approaches to strengthen diagnostic reasoning and management decision-making.
Authors
- Nicole McKee
- Vanchit John (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4803-1845)
- Eckert Gj
- Gerardo Maupomé (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3590-0864)
- Celine Joyce Cornelius Timothius (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3246-6206)
- Paul C. Edwards (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7884-8480)
- J T Chang
- Karim El Kholy
Institutions
- Augusta University (US)
- Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
- Columbia University (US)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Dental Education
- Published
- 2026-02-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.70181
- Primary Topic
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00