ORCID
- Ewen McColl: 0000-0002-5712-1001
- Sally Hanks: 0000-0002-4072-4594
- Robert Witton: 0000-0002-6424-4376
Document Type
Article
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to highlight the impact of racial disparities on the educational experiences of Black and minority ethnic students in healthcare education. Attainment gaps and barriers to career progression for minority ethnic home students in the United Kingdom have been recognised for decades, but little progress has been made to address these issues. Students and staff in higher education have been campaigning for 'decolonisation of the curriculum' to improve inclusivity and representation. These trends are being mirrored in medical education and there is growing recognition to decolonise the medical curricula. This would improve the educational experience and attainment of minority ethnic students and doctors, and would also help to address disparities in healthcare provision for minority ethnic patients. The context for decolonisation of the dental curricula is provided, followed by a discussion on the benefits, challenges and strategies for such decolonisation.
DOI Link
Publication Date
2021-02-12
Publication Title
British Dental Journal
Volume
230
Issue
3
ISSN
0007-0610
Acceptance Date
2020-10-16
Deposit Date
2021-12-02
Embargo Period
2021-02-13
First Page
165
Last Page
169
Recommended Citation
Ali, K., McColl, E., Tredwin, C., Hanks, S., Coelho, C., & Witton, R. (2021) 'Addressing racial inequalities in dental education: decolonising the dental curricula', British Dental Journal, 230(3), pp. 165-169. Available at: 10.1038/s41415-020-2598-z
