Determinants of the successful graduation of undergraduate students from a Peruvian university dental school over six years

  • Esther Noemi Quevedo Fernández Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru
  • Karla Lucero Avalos-Baltodano Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru
  • María Claudia Garcés-Elías Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru
  • Roberto Antonio León-Manco Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru
  • Cesar David Rojas-Senador Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18543/tjhe.3057
Keywords: education, efficiency, students, dental, universities

Abstract

Terminal efficiency is an indicator that evaluates the productivity of a higher education institution and reflects a crucial aspect of the quality of its offered programmes. This study aimed to determine the successful graduation of undergraduate students from a dental school at a Peruvian university over six years, using the terminal efficiency indicator. The database was created using information from the institutional repository of the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia; graduates from 2017 to 2022 were selected, their data was downloaded, and statistical analyses were performed. Considering the graduates with documents to qualify for degrees and titles published in the institutional repository (n=291), 70.10% (n=204) of the graduates demonstrated a categorised terminal efficiency as “Up to 1 year”, with a mean terminal efficiency of 1.23 years (SD=0.78). The analysis revealed a statistically significant association between the categorised terminal efficiency and the graduation year (p<0.001). Furthermore, a statistically significant difference was observed when examining the mean terminal efficiency across different graduation years (p<0.001). This study reveals a positive trend in the successful graduation of undergraduate students from a Peruvian university dental school, with a notable improvement in recent years.

Received: 21 May 2024
Accepted: 28 February 2025

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Author Biographies

Esther Noemi Quevedo Fernández, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru

Director of Quevedo Dental Office, she is affiliated with the Facultad de Estomatología de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. She holds a Professional Title of Dental Surgeon from the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo and a Second Professional Specialty in Dental Public Health from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. While her primary focus has been on clinical dental practice, she has cultivated a burgeoning interest in public health within dentistry. Her clinical experience spans several years, where she has honed her skills in providing comprehensive dental care and has actively participated in community health initiatives. Her clinical work is informed by public health principles, focusing on preventive care and health education to improve oral health outcomes in her community. Her dedication to her practice and patients is complemented by her ongoing efforts to integrate more extensive public health strategies into everyday clinical settings. Her approach to dentistry emphasizes patient education, disease prevention, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.

Karla Lucero Avalos-Baltodano, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru

Professor in the Academic Department of Social Dentistry at the Facultad de Estomatología de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, located in Lima, Peru. She holds a professional degree in Dental Surgery and a second specialization in Dental Public Health from the same institution. With her deep commitment to education and public health, she focuses primarily on teaching, where she infuses her courses with the practical and preventative aspects of dental care to address public health challenges. Her contributions mainly revolve around enhancing the understanding and implementation of effective public health strategies in dental practices. Her work is characterized by a passion for improving community health outcomes and ensuring dental health services are accessible to underserved populations. Her practical experience and educational focus enrich her teachings and provide valuable insights into integrating dental health within broader public health frameworks. DDS Avalos Baltodano is known for her approachable style and commitment to student development in dentistry.

María Claudia Garcés-Elías, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru

Professor in the Academic Department of Social Dentistry at the Facultad de Estomatología de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. Her career is distinguished by a strong blend of academic and professional expertise, particularly in the areas of public health and dental education. She holds a Master in Business Administration with a specialization in Health from Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile, and a Second Professional Specialty in Dental Public Health from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. Her focus has uniquely positioned her to contribute effectively to the administrative and educational aspects of dental public health programs. Her main research interests lie in the integration of public health principles into dental practice, aiming to enhance service delivery and effectiveness within community health settings. Through her teaching and research, she has worked extensively on projects that seek to improve oral health policies and practices, making dental care more accessible and effective for underserved populations. Her innovative approach and dedication to public health have made her a valued member of her faculty.

Roberto Antonio León-Manco, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru

Professor in the Academic Department of Social Dentistry at the Facultad de Estomatología de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, located in Lima, Peru. He holds a Master’s degree in Public Health and a Second Professional Specialty in Dental Public Health, both awarded by the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. With substantial experience in both teaching and research, he has dedicated his career to enhancing the integration of public health principles into dental practices. His primary area of research focuses on the development and implementation of innovative public health strategies within stomatology, aiming to improve healthcare delivery systems and community health outcomes. His work often explores how socio-economic factors influence oral health and seeks to develop interventions that can reduce disparities in dental care access among marginalized populations. His academic contributions include numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international health conferences, where he shares insights and findings from his research. His dedication to education and public health has established him as a respected figure in his field, continually pushing for improvements in dental health policy and practice.

Cesar David Rojas-Senador, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Peru

Professor at the Academic Department of Social Dentistry of the Facultad de Estomatología de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, located in Lima, Peru. He holds a Master’s degree in Stomatology from the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo and a Second Professional Specialty in Dental Public Health from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia. His academic and professional focus is deeply rooted in public health within the field of dentistry. His primary interest lies in integrating public health concepts into dental education and practice to enhance preventive care and promote better oral health in community settings. His teaching is characterized by a commitment to fostering a deep understanding of public health challenges and solutions among his students, preparing them to implement effective dental health strategies in diverse populations. His approach to education emphasizes practical applications of public health principles in stomatology, aiming to equip future dental professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to make significant impacts in their communities.

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2025-06-30
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Quevedo Fernández, Esther Noemi, Karla Lucero Avalos-Baltodano, María Claudia Garcés-Elías, Roberto Antonio León-Manco, and Cesar David Rojas-Senador. 2025. “Determinants of the Successful Graduation of Undergraduate Students from a Peruvian University Dental School over Six Years”. Tuning Journal for Higher Education 12 (1). https://doi.org/10.18543/tjhe.3057.
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