Beyond traditional metrics: the holistic role of multisource feedback in comprehensive dental clinical education
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By
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Yanting Liao
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Xunmin Xu
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Yong Jiang
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Cong Fan
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Yi Zhang
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Na An
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May 28, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Expanding Evaluation Approaches: The Comprehensive Impact of Multisource Feedback in Dental Clinical Training
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Dental Clinical Training Evaluation |
| Key Mechanisms | 360-degree evaluation system incorporating multisource feedback |
| Target Population | Undergraduate dental students |
| Care Setting | Clinical internships at Peking University School and Hospital of Stomatology |
Key Highlights
- 98.8% response rate from participants
- Average total score of 86.78 for dental students across competency domains
- Significant differences in collaboration and communication skills ratings among rater groups
- Clinical instructors rated students' collaboration skills higher than nursing staff and peers
- Nursing staff provided lower ratings for communication skills compared to peers
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Utilize a comprehensive assessment framework for evaluating clinical competencies
Management
- Implement multisource feedback to enhance training effectiveness
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Regularly assess student competencies through diverse rater perspectives
Risks
- Potential biases in feedback from different rater groups
Patient & Prescribing Data
Undergraduate dental students undergoing clinical training
Focus on improving comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, collaboration, and communication skills
Clinical Best Practices
- Incorporate 360-degree evaluations in clinical training programs
- Ensure diverse rater involvement for comprehensive feedback
- Regularly review and adapt assessment methods to align with competency-based education
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