Dental education imperatives for Pakistan

ABSTRACT

This article has reviewed some basic concepts about teaching and learning skills, the modern concepts of biological learning dental curriculum review and recommendations for the inclusion of new subjects in the existing dental teaching system. A brief introduction of the need for dental curriculum change in Pakistan and a proposed contemporary development of electronic dental curriculum and its relevance to Pakistani system has been highlighted. Finally the role of decision makers and the need for the development of a culture of science in dental education has been advanced. The author has suggested that one more year be added to the existing 4 years BDS course in Pakistan and that will help in introducing the desired changes in BDS courses