Critical requirements for dentists

Abstract

The critical incident technique was used to determine the characteristics of successful dental students and effective practicing dentists. The method is based on judgements of individual behavior which was particularly effective or ineffective, the judges in this study being patients, dentists, and dental clinic instructors. On the basis of 781 incidents, the following aspects in serving as a general practitioner developed: (1) demonstrating technical proficiency; (2) handling patient relationships; (3) accepting professional responsibility; (4) accepting personal responsibility. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)