Research Article

Student and Faculty Satisfaction with Their Dental Curriculum in a Dental College in Saudi Arabia

Table 1

Regression analysis for the relation between reasons the existing curriculum is implemented and level of satisfaction.

Regression coefficient (95% CI)
Univariate regressionMultivariate regression

Teacher vs student1.86 (0.70, 3.02)1.74 (0.32, 3.17)
Do-able given existing training of teaching staff0.35 (0.04, 0.65)0.09 (−0.25, 0.43)
Successful and prepares competent graduates0.71 (0.40, 1.02)0.69 (0.17, 1.21)
Fulfills mission and vision of college0.40 (0.14, 0.65)−0.38 (−0.77, 0.02)
Reflects college tradition and has been around for some time0.50 (0.21, 0.79)0.11 (−0.28, 0.49)
Follows evidence- based best practices in dental education0.44 (0.19, 0.69)0.24 (−0.12, 0.60)
Represents the final product of negotiations between departments0.32 (0.05, 0.59)0.01 (−0.33, 0.35)
No other alternative was proposed−0.11 (−0.32, 0.09)0.04 (−0.26, 0.34)
Not aware of any other model of curriculum exists−0.15 (−0.36, 0.06)−0.15 (−0.46, 0.16)
Risks associated with changing into any other alternative−0.06 (−0.25, 0.14)0.03 (−0.19, 0.25)
Required by university regulations0.04 (−0.19, 0.27)0.01 (−0.25, 0.27)

Adjusted R2 for multivariate model = 0.23. Statistically significant at . CI: confidence interval.