Three students from the Prosthodontics Specialist Dental Education Program, Faculty of Dentistry at Hasanuddin University (UNHAS), completed a Clinical Sit-In Program at the Department of Prosthodontics, Okayama University, Japan, from 24 to 28 August 2026. The program provided the participants with firsthand experience through direct clinical observation in prosthodontics. It offered an opportunity to observe clinical practices, treatment approaches, and professional standards within an international academic and healthcare environment.
The three participants were drg. Nurmagfirah Rafuddin, drg. Andriani, and drg. Meliana. They joined the program under the supervision of drg. Ian Afifah, Sp.Pros., a faculty member at the Faculty of Dentistry, UNHAS. Through direct observation at Okayama University, the students were able to broaden their academic and professional perspectives beyond their regular learning and clinical training at UNHAS. The program gave them insight into the implementation of prosthodontic care in a different academic setting and exposed them to diverse approaches to dental education and clinical practice.
For students in specialist dental education, international clinical observation provides a valuable complementary learning experience. It allows participants to observe how academic knowledge is applied in clinical practice and how education, patient care, and professional development are integrated within an international institution. At the conclusion of the program on Friday, 28 August 2026, certificates of participation were presented to the three students by Prof. Kentaro Akiyama, DDS, Ph.D., of Okayama University. The presentation marked the completion of their clinical observation activities and recognized their participation in the academic program.
The Clinical Sit-In Program also contributed to the continued academic engagement between Hasanuddin University and Okayama University. By facilitating direct interaction among students, faculty members, and academic institutions, the program supported knowledge exchange and strengthened educational connections in the field of prosthodontics. The successful participation of drg. Nurmagfirah Rafuddin, drg. Andriani, and drg. Meliana reflects UNHAS’s efforts to provide students with meaningful international learning experiences. The program also opened further opportunities for academic exchange and collaboration between the two universities, particularly in prosthodontic education and clinical development.