{"id":2187,"date":"2025-10-31T11:47:45","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T10:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/the-evolution-of-training-in-dentistry-over-the-last-20-years\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T15:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:02:54","slug":"the-evolution-of-training-in-dentistry-over-the-last-20-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/the-evolution-of-training-in-dentistry-over-the-last-20-years\/","title":{"rendered":"The evolution of training in dentistry over the last 20 years"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr Ana Gonz\u00e1lez reflects on the evolution of training in dentistry. <\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr <strong>Ana Gonz\u00e1lez<\/strong>, co-director of the Master&#8217;s in Periodontics and Oral Implantology at the <strong>University of Barcelona, has recently been the subject of a specialised interview in which she analyses the evolution of training in dentistry over the past 20 years and the current challenges of university education in this field.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through her teaching and clinical experience, Dr Gonz\u00e1lez offers a clear and rigorous insight into how the training of future dental professionals has changed, adapting to a discipline in constant transformation. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From a traditional model to a comprehensive training<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the interview, Dr. Ana Gonz\u00e1lez highlights the move from a formative model based primarily on the theoretical transmission of the a10&gt; knowledge towards a approach <strong>more practical, participatory and competency-oriented<\/strong>. Current training places the emphasis not only on technical excellence, but also on fundamental aspects such as communication with the patient, professional ethics and multidisciplinary work.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Segons explica, aquesta evoluci\u00f3 respon tant als aven\u00e7os cient\u00edfics i tecnol\u00f2gics com a les noves demandes socials i professionals, amb pacients cada cop m\u00e9s informats i exigents.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The key role of technology in learning<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the relevant points of the interview is the incorporation of new technologies in dental training. Dr. Gonz\u00e1lez stresses the importance of tools such as digital radiology, CAD\/CAM systems, 3D printing and virtual simulators, which allow for improved dexterity. a26&gt; clinical skills of the students in safe and controlled environments.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These innovations have contributed to more efficient, personalised training that is aligned with real clinical practice, without compromising academic rigour.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continuous training and a forward-looking approach<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, Dr Ana Gonz\u00e1lez emphasises that training in dentistry does not end with university studies, but must be <strong>continued throughout the entire professional life<\/strong>. In this regard, master&#8217;s degrees and postgraduate programmes become a key element in ensuring professionals are up to date, critical and prepared to face the profession&#8217;s future challenges.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This interview highlights the commitment of the Master&#8217;s in Periodontics and Oral Implantology of the UB. a9&gt; the UB with an <strong>excellent training, human and oriented to clinical reality<\/strong>, led by a teaching team of recognised prestige.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr Ana Gonz\u00e1lez reflects on the evolution of training in dentistry. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2187","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2187"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2188,"href":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2187\/revisions\/2188"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2187"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2187"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/masterperiodonciaub.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2187"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}