Strengthening postgraduate dental education: upholding standards while preserving human-centered care

Authors

  • Cheong Joo Ming Department of Orthodontics, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31436/ijohs.v7i1.504

Keywords:

education for sustainable development, entrustable professional activities, human-centered care, postgraduate dental education, value-based education

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2026-02-28

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Cheong, J. M. (2026). Strengthening postgraduate dental education: upholding standards while preserving human-centered care. IIUM Journal of Orofacial and Health Sciences, 7(1), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.31436/ijohs.v7i1.504