New Advances in Dental Education
A special issue of Oral (ISSN 2673-6373).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2026 | Viewed by 182
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The primary aim of this Special Issue on advances in dental education is to collect and publish high-quality manuscripts that explore contemporary innovations, research, and emerging trends in dental education across all levels of training. As dental curricula evolve in response to technological progress, changing healthcare systems, and shifting societal needs, this Special Issue seeks to highlight evidence-based approaches that enhance teaching, learning, assessment, and professional development.
We invite submissions addressing, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Curriculum design, reform, and competency-based education;
- Innovative pedagogical strategies, including simulation, digital learning, and blended education;
- Assessment methodologies and program evaluation;
- Faculty development and leadership in dental education;
- Interprofessional education and collaborative practice models;
- Integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in dental training;
- Student well-being, resilience, and professional identity formation;
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion in dental education;
- Global perspectives and internationalization of dental curricula.
This Special Issue aims to serve as a platform for educators, researchers, and institutional leaders to share scholarship and forward-thinking perspectives that shape the future of dental education. This Special Issue will promote innovation, foster academic dialog, and support excellence in preparing the next generation of oral healthcare professionals.
Dr. James Puryer
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Oral is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- education
- assessment
- curricula
- competency
- professional identity
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