The Indonesian Health Council (KKI) team and university representatives reviewed the program’s academic documents and quality assurance measures. They emphasized the importance of meeting competency standards, ensuring adequate teaching and clinical resources, and addressing the equitable distribution of specialists across provinces. The Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FKG UGM), expressed full support for the program, stressing that it will help address the shortage of dental radiology specialists. The event continued with a presentation on the proposed education program for dental radiology specialists.
The meeting also discussed the establishment and current status of the Dental Radiology Specialist Program in Indonesia. It was noted that there are currently 92 registered specialists, most of whom practice in western Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta and West Java. The program aims to produce five graduates per year and is positioned as an intermediate-level specialization in clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. This initiative highlights the urgent need for more radiology specialists across the country. The current ratio stands at only 0.28 specialists per thousand population, far below the ideal standard according to data from international organizations such as the Asian Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Curriculum Development for Dental Radiology
The meeting also reviewed the curriculum and vision of the Dental Radiology Specialist Program at UGM. The program is designed to produce specialists capable of early detection of interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary degenerative diseases, with a strong focus on oral and dental radiology. The curriculum consists of 55 credits (SKS), with 20% allocated to specialized topics aligned with the program’s mission and vision. The forum highlighted the need to revise the curriculum to reflect the uniqueness of this program while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.
Research and Hospital Collaboration
Discussions also covered the faculty’s educational and research activities, focusing on collaborations with hospitals and other institutions. The KKI team reviewed staff qualifications and considered plans to expand partnerships with external universities and healthcare facilities. The group stressed the importance of having adequate patient data and facilities, particularly in radiology, to support the program. They also underscored the need to maintain high standards of excellence and ensure that partner hospitals meet specific requirements to improve patient care and expand access to services.
Education and Infrastructure in Dental Radiology
The meeting reaffirmed FKG UGM’s commitment to providing innovative solutions in dentistry, with a focus on specialist education in dental radiology. It was highlighted that the ratio of dental radiologists to dentists in Indonesia remains far below the ideal, underscoring the urgent need for advanced imaging technology and comprehensive treatment planning. The university’s curriculum emphasizes mastery of such technologies and is supported by qualified lecturers and specialist consultants. The meeting also reviewed the university’s infrastructure, including imaging and patient care facilities, and explored potential collaborations with other institutions to enhance these capacities.
Author: Andri Wicaksono | Photo: Fajar Budi H
