Extracurricular activities and the labor market: perception of school of dentistry in Rio de Janeiro State University (FOUERJ) undergraduates

Abstract

Objective: the objective of this analysis was highlighting subjects of academic significance to undergraduate students of the Dentistry School of the State University of Rio de Janeiro, by administering surveys. Material and method: this analysis comprised of 219 undergraduate students (85.5%); responses were collected utilizing Google’s electronic framework. Results: this evaluation established fields of relevance not directly related to dental procedures: Clinic Administration (75.8%), Civil Service Exams (69.8%) as well as Odontology and Technology (69.8%). When inquired in regards to topics which require special focus at the conclusion of undergraduate courses, students expressed distinctive interest in training procedures (54.8%) in areas such as: addressing cases with special needs (9.1%) and the marketplace (8.8%). Conclusion: even though scholars pursue guidance in dental procedures, there is an unquestionable demand to address additional topics associated with the reality of the odontology market.