Evaluating the dental educational environment in Upper Egypt
Official title: Evaluation of the Dental Educational Environment in Upper Egypt Using the DREEM Tool: a Cross-Sectional Study
Run by Beni-Suef University · NCT06773234 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how dental students at Beni-Suef University in Upper Egypt feel about their education to find out what’s working well and what could be better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 215 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Beni-Suef University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Banī Suwayf) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 26, 2024 |
| Main results expected | March 2025 |
| Study ends | March 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06773234 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are students currently registered in the Faculty of Dentistry at Beni-Suef University.
✕Probably not a fit
Students enrolled in dental schools other than the Faculty of Dentistry, Beni-Suef University will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the dental educational environment at Beni-Suef University in Upper Egypt using the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) Questionnaire. The study will involve distributing the questionnaire to students enrolled in the Faculty of Dentistry to gather their perceptions regarding their educational experience. By analyzing the responses, the study seeks to identify strengths and weaknesses in the educational setting, which can inform improvements in dental education.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to enhancements in the dental educational environment, ultimately benefiting students' learning experiences.
How similar studies have gone: While studies evaluating educational environments using similar tools exist, this specific application of the DREEM tool in this geographic context may provide novel insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Students registered in the Faculty of Dentistry, Beni-Suef University Exclusion Criteria: \- Students registered in any dental school other than the Faculty of Dentistry, Beni-Suef University.
Where it's running
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Faculty of Dentistry, Beni-Suef University.
Banī Suwayf, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shereen Mustafa — Lecturer of Pediatric Dentistry and Dental Public Health Faculty of Dentistry, Beni-Suef University.
- Study coordinator: Shereen Mustafa
- Email: shereen.shaaban@dent.bsu.edu.eg
- Phone: 082 2247883
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.