Document Type : Research Paper
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The aim of this study was Integrated curriculum model in Iran dental education present This study used a qualitative approach. The library studies and the analysis and interpretation of data from a study library, a possible variety of integration of the dental curriculum and the real experiences of some prestigious universities in the world were evaluated. Then based on theoretical arguments and empirical achievements of prestigious universities to design and deliver integrated curriculum model to generate action, and the model was validated theoretical way. The experiences of various universities combined dentistry course, it was concluded that the grant of the university curriculum model has been associated with positive outcomes. In total, the activities of the modified curriculum in these universities to focus on integrated approaches with a focus on "teaching with research,"evidence-based dentistry" and "entry of new knowledge" in the curricula of dental forms With regard to global experience and universities in the reform program of General Dentistry and development of integrated approach in the curriculum of the course,the pattern of dental education curriculum model will be consolidated at three levels (the scientific field, the field of study, subject or content of the course), with a decision on the four elements(objectives, content, methods and evaluation) and in accordance with the four principles (combining micro and macro levels at the same time, a variety of methods and multi-dimensional being, a balance between the central content integration programs, and the integration of the combined supplements out) the curriculum focuses on the production
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