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MARQUES, Milton Duque et al. Dental student's expectations regarding their professional future in dentistry. Rev. ABENO [online]. 2015, vol.15, n.3, pp. 60-68. ISSN 1679-5954.

This study aimed to know the expectations, professional projects and projections of success in the work activities of dental students from the Federal University of Pernambuco. The study population consisted of dental students from 1st daytime and nighttime periods (N = 43), 5th period (N = 41) and 10th period (N = 21). Most students interviewed were young, unmarried (99%) and female (65.7%), having a family income of up to R$ 5,100.00 per month (80.9%). We found that 83.8% of them chose to study dentistry because they felt identified with the profession. Students also recognized the quality standard of Federal Institutions of Higher Education and this was the reason for choosing the university (74.3%). There were no differences regarding to join the public or private labor markets in the future, being both viable options. Health promotion was reported as the main source of job satisfaction (71.4%), especially for students from early periods of the course (p=0.026). The initial estimate of income is within the limits of current family income for the majority of respondents (59%). Of respondents, 98.1% plan to join a postgraduate course and specializations was the most common goal (78.6%). Specialties such oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics and implantology are most sought.

Palavras-chave : Evaluation.; Education; Higher.; Dentistry..