DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACADEMIC JOURNEY IN DENTISTRY: EDUCATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF LEADERSHIP AND EMANCIPATION OF SUBJECTS

Abstract

This chapter analyzes how academic organization contributes to the formation of leaders in dentistry, highlighting the role of academic leagues, academic journeys and national curriculum guidelines. The leagues act as spaces for practical learning, developing interpersonal, management and leadership skills. The conferences, in turn, connect theory and practice, promoting a culture of research, networking and interdisciplinarity. The curriculum guidelines encourage student protagonism through active methodologies, such as problem-based learning, which stimulate autonomy and critical reflection. In addition, the need for institutional support to expand the impact of these initiatives is highlighted, ensuring innovation and ethics in professional training. The study concludes that the combination of innovative pedagogical practices and extracurricular activities is essential to train leaders prepared to face social and professional challenges and transform the oral health scenario.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.034-006