Competency-based education actively shapes the health workforce to meet population health priorities, driving the foundation of academic instruction and assessment in professions such as dentistry, medicine, nursing and other health professions. In 2008, the ADEA House of Delegates approved a framework defining the competencies essential for entry into the dental profession as a general dentist. This framework has since guided curriculum design, professional development, performance assessments, cross-disciplinary collaborations and advancements in health care services and outcomes. In 2023, the ADEA Council of Faculties was tasked with forming a workgroup to update this competency framework document to serve as a vital resource for dental education programs.
In this session, workgroup members will share insights into the process, present the updated framework for the domains of competence and associated competencies, as well as engage participants in a Delphi round to provide feedback on the proposed framework.
Learning Objectives:
Describe and outline the process by which the workgroup revised the domains of competence and competencies for dental education.
Identify potential challenges and propose solutions for implementing the revised competency framework across various educational and clinical settings.
Contribute and share recommendations for refining and enhancing the proposed competency framework.
