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Scopus and PubMed were searched, with Google Scholar used as a supplementary source. The final screening dataset contained 110 records. Following title\/abstract screening and full\u2010text assessment, 42 accessible full\u2010text papers were included. The evidence base comprised qualitative, survey, mixed\u2010methods, intervention and programme\u2010evaluation studies, systematic and scoping reviews, narrative reviews, and conceptual papers. Because of methodological heterogeneity, findings were synthesized thematically rather than statistically pooled.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The literature consistently indicated that clinical expertise does not automatically translate into teaching expertise. The gap was commonly explained by tacit expert knowledge, theory\u2010practice discontinuity, limited teaching preparation, weak calibration, and inconsistent supervision. Learners experienced the gap through contradictory feedback, variable expectations, fragile continuity, and difficulty linking foundational knowledge to clinical decision\u2010making. Faculty development was the most consistent bridging strategy, particularly when it included mentoring, reflection, calibration, applied practice, and structured support. Reasoning\u2010focused assessment and stronger curricular integration also appeared to reduce the gap.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A meaningful gap exists between clinical expertise and teaching capability in clinical dental education. 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