GROUP E by NUR KHALEESA ZULNIKA

PROBLEM BASED LEARNING (PBL)

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DENTISTRY, AND WHY IT IS A GREAT CAREER?

SCENARIO

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TRIGGER 1

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TRIGGER 2

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Nurul's sister encouraged her as she thought that being a dentist will give her more time with the family. However, Nurul's brother perceived dentistry as having a low prospect; basically, the dentist's job is either pulling out teeth or filling them up.

Her another sister who was doing economics mentioned that her roommate Tina, a dental student, underwent a very packed programme. On most days Tina was off to her faculty before eight o'clock and only came back after five in the late afternoon. Her sister was also teasing that Nurul needed to forgo her jeans and T-shirt because as a dental student she would be required to dress neatly during classes.

TRIGGER 3

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What do dentist do?

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Dentists are healthcare professionals who specialize in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of conditions related to theoral cavity (teeth, gums and other tissues in the mouth)

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Nurul was quite keen to become a dentist as she thought that dentistry comes with prestige and wealth. After all, the prosthodontist who treated her appeared to be very wealthy.

Keyword 1 : Keen To Become a Dentist

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What Makes a Good Dentist?

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Excellent technical skills

Effective communication skills

Professionalism

Good problem solving skills

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nisrinarasidi — 2024-02-15 09:36:18 UTC

Nurul decided to discuss her career option with her family after completing her matriculation. She was in dilemma to choose between dentistry and medicine.

nisrinarasidi — 2024-02-15 09:38:43 UTC

GRADES (admission requirements)

medic minimum CGPA : 3.75
dentistry minimum CGPA : 3.5

SALARY

doctor : UD41 RM 2947
dentist : UG41 RM 2844

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

doctor : 84hr/week
dentist : 54hr/week

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FACTORS THAT MIGHT CAUSE NURUL'S DILEMMA

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How Relevant Is Dentistry as a Career?

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Increasing awareness in society, leading to higher demand for dental services

More flexible in terms of time management

Provide financial stability

Diverse career opportunities as it offers variety of dental specialties

DENTISTRY vs MEDICINE

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Medicine

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PROS

Wide number of career paths to choose from
Highly respected profession
High Salary
Personal satisfaction
Facing more life saving

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CONS

Demanding and tightly packed schedule
Harder to maintain work-life balance
Easily stress and burn out
Long academic and training requirements
Financial burden
Personal sacrifices

Why dentistry said to have more time with family

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Better work life balance
- predictable schedule
- allows for better planning
Less emergency work
- limited on call responsibilities
- reduces disruptions to personal time
shorter patient appointments
- last for shorter durations
- less mental and physical fatigue

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Nurul decide to further her dentistry degree at Universiti Teknologi Mara, UiTM

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UiTM's DENTISTRY ADVANTAGES

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1.Provide a first class facilities.

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In terms of facilities, choosing UiTM for dentistry offers a lot of advantages towards the students :

- State-of-the-Art Clinics
( Modern Clinics )

- Simulation Facilities

- Research Centers

- Dental Advanced Laboratories

Overall, UiTM's facilities provide students with the resources and environment they need to excel in their dental studies and prepare for successful careers in the field.

2. Have Strong Industry Connections and Collaborations.

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UiTM collaborates with these various partners was to conduct a wide range of activities aimed at enriching the academic experience, fostering research innovation, and promoting community engagement.For example :

-Industry Workshops and Seminars
-Internship Programs
-Joint Academic Programs
-Community Outreach Initiatives

Overall, collaboration plays a crucial role in enriching the academic environment at UiTM, fostering research excellence, promoting industry engagement,contributing to community development and to give the student an enjoyable environment during futher their studies in dentistry.

UITM FEES

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Compared to other universities :

- UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA (RM421,800)

-USIM (RM28,590)

-UITM fees is cheaper, can help those especially coming from B40s

STUDENT INTAKE

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UITM - 80/81 per batch, higher chance to get in

UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA - 50 students per batch

USIM- 50 students per batch

student intake for UKM includes all malaysia citizens (Chinese,Indian,Malay)
UITM only for BUMIPUTERA

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At the end of October last year, UiTM have colaborated with the Malysian Dentistry Association (MDA) and Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi (LADA) where they conducted a Beach Clean-Up at KILIM Karts Geoforest Park.While doing the community outreach activity,the students also get an indirectly free vacation to Langkawi Island.

Keyword 2: Prestigous

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Definition of Prestigious

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very much respected and admired
a “prestigious job" meaning a job in which one holds a very high position, respected and admired by people.

Why Dentistry is Said to be Prestigious?

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Education and Training
Specialized Skill Set
Come with the Title of “Doctor”

Comparison Medical Doctor and Dentist

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3. Have a excellence reputation and Well-regarded in Malaysia and Internationaly.

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UiTM was is one of the largest universities in the country and well-regarded in Malaysia and internationally due to a lot of factors.

-Quality Education
-Accessibility and Inclusivity
-Reputation for Excellence
-Active Global Engagement
-Uitm's Alumni Success

While reputation alone does not guarantee success, it can certainly influence job prospects and career trajectories for dentistry students graduating from UiTM.

A university's reputation can influence its standing within the industry, leading to

-increased recognition and credibility for graduates.
-give an access to a lot of opportunities.

Graduates from reputable universities like the UiTM itself often have access to a broader range of job opportunities, including positions in prestigious dental clinics, hospitals, research institutions, and private practices.

KEYWORD 3 : UNDERWENT A VERY PACKED PROGRAMMED, REQUIRED DRESS NEATLY

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Dentistry

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PROS

Variety of specialization
Highly respected profession
Involves a blend of science and artistry
Financial stability

Why dentistry underwent a very packed programmed ?

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Learn basic medical science and oral biology subjects.
-need to learn and cover up a lot of subjects for their examination.
Have simulation laboratory, laboratory and lecture classes.
-simulation laboratory usually start when they are year 2 students.
-during year 1 students, they also have laboratory to do some experiments based on what they learn in SLO.
Have projects, do research and club activities.
-during clinical year, they need to do some research for their projects.
-At the same time, they will join a club activity that related to dentistry such as Malaysian Dental Students' Association (MDSA).

MDSA is a club that was established in 2013 to unite all dental students in Malaysia under one official body.

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Graduate Employability

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UITM

graduate employability in Uitm reach 85%
the higher contributor in Uitm in dentistry which reach 90% to 100%

UKM
Graduate employability is 87.9%

USIM
Graduate employability is 72.1% to 94.6%

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CONS

Dental education can be expensive
Patient management challenges
Slightly low salary compared to medical doctor

How to manage 'a very packed programmed' problem?

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Organize your own table.
-divide your time wisely, so that you won't waste your time.
Avoid procastinating
-it will turn you into mess if you keep delaying your works or assignments especially when the dateline is approaching.
Spend time with your friends or beloved ones.
-deserve need to have some fun instead of always focusing on studies

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izzahismail040119 — 2024-02-15 11:43:08 UTC

why dentist need to wear formal and neat dress ?

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Professionalism and trust
-waering formal dress conveys professionalism, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
Hygiene and cleanliness
-patients associate cleanliness with professionalism and expect the same level of hygiene in their dental care.
Patient comfort
-patients may feel more comfortable discussing their oral health concerns with a dentist who appears confident and put-together.

UITM Dentistry entry requirement

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Diploma in Science/Diploma in Microbiology/Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology/Diploma in Pharmacy.

Passed at least grade B in three following subjects:

chemistry
biology
physic/mathematics

Obtained CGPA not less than 3.5

STPM

Passed STPM with at least Grade B (GPA : 3.0) in three subjects:

Chemistry
Biology
Physics/Mathematics

Obtained CGPA not less than 3.5

MUET BAND 3

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UKM Dentistry entry requirement

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SPM

Passed at least grade B in four following subjects:

chemistry
biology
physics
Mathematics/Addition Mathematics

Matriculation/Foundation in science

Passed at least grade A- in three following subjects:

chemistry
biology
physic/mathematics

Obtained CGPA not less than 3.67

STPM

Passed STPM with at least Grade A- in three subjects:

Chemistry
Biology
Physics/Mathematics

Obtained CGPA not less than 3.67

MUET BAND 3

KEYWORD 2 : DENTISTRY HAS LOW PROSPECT

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Common stigmas of dentistry

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Dentists are not REAL doctors
Dentistry is easier than medicine
Dentists job is simple and easy
Dentistry has low impact on society

Keyword 3: Prosthodontist Are Very Wealthy

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Debunking the stigmas

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Dentist are REAL DOCTORS
Dentistry courses are as difficult as medicine courses
Dentist is a complex job
The importance of oral health

Dentist's Salary

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Prosthodontist's Salary

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Prosthodontics Treatment Price

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Price range for the treatments range from RM100 up to RM2200 for crown, bridges and dentures
Braces price can go as high as RM7000

Doctor in Prosthodontics UiTM (Continuation of Study)

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Cost: RM187,593
Full time
Research
6 semesters
Overseas posting