Research on the Reform of a Compound Talent Training Model for Denture Manufacturing and Medical Services under the Background of Industry-Education Integration

Abstract

With the accelerated aging of the global population and continuously evolving oral health demands, the denture manufacturing industry and medical service sectors are integrating at an unprecedented pace. This rapid convergence creates an urgent need for interdisciplinary talents equipped with precision denture manufacturing expertise, advanced medical service competencies, and robust cross-disciplinary collaboration skills. Industry-education integration, recognized as the core pathway for high-quality vocational education development, serves as a pivotal solution to address the current shortage and structural mismatch of such specialized interdisciplinary professionals. Grounded in contemporary industry-education integration theory, this paper systematically analyzes the practical challenges and existing bottlenecks in cultivating interdisciplinary professionals for modern denture manufacturing and medical services. To overcome these barriers, it proposes an innovative training model characterized by "dual-subject education, three-dimensional collaboration, and four-stage progression." Furthermore, the study outlines comprehensive implementation strategies across critical areas, including targeted curriculum restructuring, continuous faculty development, the establishment of joint training bases, and the deployment of innovative evaluation mechanisms. Supported by empirical evidence and practical case studies, the proposed model demonstrates its significant effectiveness in bridging the gap between academic training and industry requirements. Ultimately, this research provides valuable theoretical references and actionable practical frameworks for vocational institutions aiming to advance interdisciplinary talent cultivation reforms and foster high-quality, sustainable development within the broader oral health industry.