Arguments of a non-oral health professional for interprofessional education in undergraduate oral health education curriculum in South Africa
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Interprofessional education, oral health education, curriculum transformationAbstract
It is perceived that undergraduate oral health education is yet to maximise participation in available opportunities for
interprofessional education.
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