The Role of the Seven Key Skills Portfolios in the Assessment of New Dental Graduates in General Dental Practice

Authors: Grieveson, Brian¹; Brigden, David²

Source: Primary Dental Care, Volume 13, Number 2, April 2006 , pp. 48-50(3)

Publisher: Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)

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Abstract:

In this article, the authors examine the role of the seven key skills portfolios in the assessment of new dental graduates in general dental practice. They discuss the nature and construction of portfolios and explore how the use of portfolios encourages learning. They outline what educational support is available and consider where key skills fit within a career pathway.

Keywords: KEY SKILLS PORTFOLIOS; ASSESSMENT; NEW DENTAL GRADUATES; GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/135576106776337959

Affiliations: 1: Mersey Deanery, University of Liverpool, UK 2: Mersey Deanery, University of Liverpool, UK; University of Chester, UK

Publication date: 2006-04-01

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Primary Dental Care is the research journal of the Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK), and the only peer-reviewed journal dedicated wholly to research in primary care dentistry. The aim of the journal is to promote academic and research aspects of primary dental care by publishing relevant peer-reviewed papers. In addition, reviews, reports of clinical cases, book reviews, opinions, summaries and abstracts of scientific meetings and news items are included.