Abstract
Sustainable basic training in emergency dental care.
Moving to Phase 2 - Training the Trainer in East Africa
Julie Williams*, School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol
Kiaran Weil, Educational Supervisor, HENW
Katherine Wilson, Newcastle School of Dental Sciences
Background: Bridge2Aid, a charitable organisation based in Tanzania, runs dental volunteer programmes (DVP) , where UK dentists train rural-based health workers (RHW) to provide emergency dental care to their communities. To date 337 workers have been trained and supplied with basic dental kit, once competent.
Summary of work: A pilot programme aimed at providing senior Tanzanian district dental officers (DDO) with the skills necessary to train RHWs in emergency dental care, was conducted. A curriculum and assessment programme was developed and delivered by senior Bridge2Aid mentors in 2 phases :
- 2-day pedagogical theory and practical training, using video clips and small group teaching
- 9-day clinical training delivered to 7 RHWs with one-to-one mentoring by Tanzanian and Bridge2Aid trainers.
A further 9-day programme, training 7 more RHWs was conducted to assess trainer skills retention and programme effectiveness.
Summary of results: 4 DDOs and 2 Bridge2Aid Trainers successfully provided training for 14 RHWs to Bridge2Aid’s standards. Trainers retained sufficient skills to lead the second programme. Feedback was positive from RHWs, patients, trainers and mentors.
Discussion: Training the trainers proved effective but it is essential to have full support from local Government to release trainers from clinical duties to attend the course.
Conclusion: Despite no previous experience senior dental personnel developed the necessary skills to lead a training programme effectively.
Take home messages: Over 75% of the world’s population has no access to emergency dental treatment. Emergency dental treatment training for medically qualified rural health workers can provide sustainable access for rural communities.
Moving to Phase 2 - Training the Trainer in East Africa
Julie Williams*, School of Oral and Dental Sciences, University of Bristol
Kiaran Weil, Educational Supervisor, HENW
Katherine Wilson, Newcastle School of Dental Sciences
Background: Bridge2Aid, a charitable organisation based in Tanzania, runs dental volunteer programmes (DVP) , where UK dentists train rural-based health workers (RHW) to provide emergency dental care to their communities. To date 337 workers have been trained and supplied with basic dental kit, once competent.
Summary of work: A pilot programme aimed at providing senior Tanzanian district dental officers (DDO) with the skills necessary to train RHWs in emergency dental care, was conducted. A curriculum and assessment programme was developed and delivered by senior Bridge2Aid mentors in 2 phases :
- 2-day pedagogical theory and practical training, using video clips and small group teaching
- 9-day clinical training delivered to 7 RHWs with one-to-one mentoring by Tanzanian and Bridge2Aid trainers.
A further 9-day programme, training 7 more RHWs was conducted to assess trainer skills retention and programme effectiveness.
Summary of results: 4 DDOs and 2 Bridge2Aid Trainers successfully provided training for 14 RHWs to Bridge2Aid’s standards. Trainers retained sufficient skills to lead the second programme. Feedback was positive from RHWs, patients, trainers and mentors.
Discussion: Training the trainers proved effective but it is essential to have full support from local Government to release trainers from clinical duties to attend the course.
Conclusion: Despite no previous experience senior dental personnel developed the necessary skills to lead a training programme effectively.
Take home messages: Over 75% of the world’s population has no access to emergency dental treatment. Emergency dental treatment training for medically qualified rural health workers can provide sustainable access for rural communities.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 7 Sept 2015 |
| Event | AMEE conference 2015 - Glasgow, United Kingdom Duration: 7 Sept 2015 → 9 Sept 2015 |
Conference
| Conference | AMEE conference 2015 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Glasgow |
| Period | 7/09/15 → 9/09/15 |
Keywords
- dental skills training, global health