K Argiris

Publications (2)3.9 Total impact

• Article: Qualitative comparison of curricula in oral and maxillofacial surgery training. Part 2: oral surgery.

  T W M Walker, I S Varley, K Argiris, P Magennis
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  ABSTRACT: A comparison between the curricula for specialist training in oral surgery (OS), and oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) illustrates the overlap between the two specialties. We identified and compared relevant curricula for OMFS with competencies in the OS specialist-training curriculum using a qualitative assessment to establish the degree of overlap. All competencies within the OS curriculum are covered by OMFS curricula, and 21 of 96 OMFS clinical competencies are covered by OS core competencies. The majority of OMFS competencies are unique and are not directly comparable with those in the OS curriculum. Knowledge of this overlap may help to avoid unnecessary duplication in the training of those who wish to transfer specialty.
  British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 09/2011; 50(5):468-9. · 1.95 Impact Factor
• Article: Qualitative comparison of curricula in oral and maxillofacial surgery training. Part 1: dental foundation training.

  I S Varley, K Argiris, T W M Walker, P Magennis
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  ABSTRACT: Dental foundation training (DFT) is a two-year programme being introduced for new dental graduates. It is not currently compulsory but there are plans to make it so. Those studying oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) must complete both medical and dental degrees, and training, and if DFT becomes a requirement for dental registration, the process could be lengthened. We aimed to examine the overlap between DFT and medical foundation and core surgical training, to highlight areas of potential duplication for those who completed their surgical training before graduating from dental school. Relevant curricula for OMFS trainees were identified and compared with the DFT curriculum, and a qualitative assessment tool was developed to measure overlap between non-analogous curricula. Depending on previous experience, an OMFS trainee who completed core training in surgery before studying dentistry may already have covered 76% of the DFT curriculum. Areas with the least duplication in clinical skills (53%) were notably those related to restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, and periodontology, but there was considerable overlap in non-clinical areas such as communication skills (100%) and professionalism (90%). A method of standardised assessment of previous experience may allow for DFT to be shortened for OMFS trainees.
  British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 08/2011; 50(5):464-7. · 1.95 Impact Factor