Challenges in implementing community-based dental education programs in Australia: The lived experiences of program coordinators.

Purpose: The benefits of community-based dental education (CBDE) are well documented and reach far beyond students' educational growth, encompassing advantages for both dental schools and their community partners. Nonetheless, barriers associated with administering CBDE programs can have a significant impact on program outcomes. This study aims to explore the challenges faced by dental school CBDE coordinators in implementing and managing their programs.

Student and clinical supervisor perceptions of community-based dental educational experiences: A scoping review.

Purpose: This scoping review was conducted to map the breadth of experiences in community-based dental education (CBDE), as reported by students and clinical supervisors.

Methods: This scoping review was conducted following the structured framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley and adhering to PRISMA-SCR guidelines for scoping reviews. Applying specified eligibility criteria, a systematic search of four electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and Web of Science) was followed by data extraction and data synthesis of full-text articles.