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Toker S, Akay C, Basmaci F, Kilicarslan MA, Mumcu E, Cagiltay NE. Expectancy from, and acceptance of augmented reality in dental education programs: A structural equation model. J Dent Educ 2024. [PMID: 38773700 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Dental schools need hands-on training and feedback. Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies enable remote work and training. Education programs only partially integrated these technologies. For better technology integration, infrastructure readiness, prior-knowledge readiness, expectations, and learner attitudes toward AR and VR technologies must be understood together. Thus, this study creates a structural equation model to understand how these factors affect dental students' technology use. METHODS A correlational survey was done. Four questionnaires were sent to 755 dental students from three schools. These participants were convenience-sampled. Surveys were developed using validity tests like explanatory and confirmatory factor analyses, Cronbach's ɑ, and composite reliability. Ten primary research hypotheses are tested with path analysis. RESULTS A total of 81.22% responded to the survey (755 out of 930). Positive AR attitude, expectancy, and acceptance were endogenous variables. Positive attitudes toward AR were significantly influenced by two exogenous variables: infrastructure readiness (B = 0.359, β = 0.386, L = 0.305, U = 0.457, p = 0.002) and prior-knowledge readiness (B = -0.056, β = 0.306, L = 0.305, U = 0.457, p = 0.002). Expectancy from AR was affected by infrastructure, prior knowledge, and positive and negative AR attitudes. Infrastructure, prior-knowledge readiness, and positive attitude toward AR had positive effects on expectancy from AR (B = 0.201, β = 0.204, L = 0.140, U = 0.267, p = 0.002). Negative attitude had a negative impact (B = -0.056, β = -0.054, L = 0.091, U = 0.182, p = 0.002). Another exogenous variable was AR acceptance, which was affected by infrastructure, prior-knowledge preparation, positive attitudes, and expectancy. Significant differences were found in infrastructure, prior-knowledge readiness, positive attitude toward AR, and expectancy from AR (B = 0.041, β = 0.046, L = 0.026, U = 0.086, p = 0.054). CONCLUSION Infrastructure and prior-knowledge readiness for AR significantly affect positive AR attitudes. Together, these three criteria boost AR's potential. Infrastructure readiness, prior-knowledge readiness, positive attitudes toward AR, and AR expectations all increase AR adoption. The study provides insights that can help instructional system designers, developers, dental education institutions, and program developers better integrate these technologies into dental education programs. Integration can improve dental students' hands-on experience and program performance by providing training options anywhere and anytime.
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- Sacip Toker
- Information Systems Engineering Department, Atilim University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Eskisehir, Turkey
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Sonkaya E, Kürklü ZGB. Comparisons of student comprehension of 3D-printed, standard model, and extracted teeth in hands-on sessions. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2024; 28:452-460. [PMID: 37927207 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cavity preparation and direct and indirect pulp capping are difficult processes to learn in dentistry. Although plastic teeth are used in universities in Turkey, the standard model does not teach students how to distinguish between dental hard tissues from caries and how this relates to the pulp. The aim of this study was to investigate the differences in learning when a three-dimensional (3D)-printed tooth was employed in comparison with the standard model and extracted teeth. The differences are evaluated in the design, feasibility, and contribution of the 3D-printed dental tooth in pre-clinical education. MATERIALS AND METHODS The multi-layer 3D-printed tooth's authentic design and replication of the dental hard tissues and carious lesions are explored with 55 students for pre-clinical education, which includes caries excavation and direct and indirect pulp capping. The students completed questionnaires evaluating the 3D-printed teeth through comparison with the plastic and extracted teeth, rated with scores from 1 to 11 (1: poorest conformity; 11: excellent conformity). RESULTS The questionnaire results indicated that students approved the printed tooth model for the practice of theoretical knowledge and the model received ratings between good and excellent. The results were statistically analysed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and the printed teeth had the highest approval from the students (p < .001). CONCLUSION The results of this study demonstrated that the use of the designed 3D-printed tooth is preferred by the students based on their perception of learning cavity preparation and pulp capping in a pre-clinical environment. Workflow and production were cost-effective with the use of 3D printing technology. The printed tooth allowed students to gain realistic experience before treating patients.
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- Ezgi Sonkaya
- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Cukurova University, Adana, Turkey
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Çelik G, Sönmez ÖF, Başer A. Enhancing interprofessional education readiness in undergraduate dental students: a scenario-based peer learning programme. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:121. [PMID: 38254054 PMCID: PMC10801947 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-024-03878-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Interprofessional Education (IPE) is an educational approach that brings together students from different healthcare professions to foster collaborative learning and teamwork. Before integrating IPE into the curriculum of health preprofessional students, it is necessary to increase their readiness for IPE. Dentistry increasingly values interprofessional collaboration and teamwork for enhanced patient care and healthcare team competencies, an emphasis also echoed by recent dental education authorities. The aim of this quasi-experimental research was to assess the influence of Scenario Based Learning Peer Learning (SBPL) programme, which involved scenarios necessitating interprofessional communication, on the readiness for IPE among a cohort of undergraduate dental students studying within the framework of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). METHODS This study investigates undergraduate dental students' readiness for IPE and the influence of SBPL programme on their readiness. Participants (n = 25) from 18 EHEA countries completed the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) before and after SBPL programme, held at the 70th European Dental Students' Association (EDSA) meeting. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test (p = 0.05). RESULTS After the SBPT programme, there was a statistically significant increase (p < 0.05) in the mean of the total scale, teamwork and collaboration, roles and responsibilities and professional identity subscale. In general, SBPL programme showed a constructive effect on interprofessional readiness. Although there was no statistically significant increase only in items 9,12,18 of the 19 items of the RIPLS, there was an increase in the averages in all except item 12. CONCLUSION Our research emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and IPE in the realm of dental education. Within the limits of this study, it showcases the efficacy of a brief half-day SBPL programme with interprofessional scenarios in enhancing participants' readiness. The programme notably enhanced dental students' readiness in grasping crucial aspects of IPE: teamwork and collaboration, professional identity, and roles and responsibilities. However, this study does not delve into the potential impact of a comprehensive, long-term curriculum integrating IPE principles. This gap underscores the need for further exploration into the sustained influence of IPE on the interprofessional skills of dental school graduates.
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- Gül Çelik
- Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Endodontics, Izmir Democracy University, Izmir, Türkiye
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- School of Medicine and Population Health, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Medical Education, Izmir Democracy University, Izmir, Türkiye
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Dragan IF, Hamza T, Lagreca G, Karimbux NY. Fostering the development of dental educators worldwide: A mini-residency model. J Dent Educ 2023; 87 Suppl 3:1805-1808. [PMID: 37118861 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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- Irina F Dragan
- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Byrne SJ, Glasser S. Creativity as a framework for innovation in dental education. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2023; 4:1233983. [PMID: 38024145 PMCID: PMC10655018 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2023.1233983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Dental education is rich with examples of innovation as educators have responded to advances in knowledge, technology, the needs of the community, and most recently the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Current challenges requiring innovative pedagogies include developing graduates who are interprofessional collaborative practice-ready, adapting to technological advances, embedding sustainability in the curriculum, and addressing equity and diversity in dental education. Creativity is the production of something that is novel and useful and is intimately linked to innovation which is the implementation of new and improved ways of doing things. To develop innovative pedagogies and address the current challenges facing dental education, educators and dental schools must reflect on the factors necessary for supporting creativity and innovation and seek to remove barriers to or biases against creativity. Here, we discuss the importance of creativity in supporting innovation in dental education, and call for leadership to actively support all elements of creativity for continued innovation to address the challenges we face in educating the future oral health workforce.
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- Samantha J. Byrne
- Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Al-Saud LM. Simulated skill complexity and perceived cognitive load during preclinical dental training. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2023; 27:992-1003. [PMID: 36540009 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Cognitive Load theory (CLT) focuses on the information processing aspect of learning and how the working memory handles the mental effort associated with new task. The aim of this study is to investigate the association between the perceived cognitive load and performance amongst dental students during preclinical simulation training at various levels of procedural task complexity. Additionally, some cognitive load-modifying factors were examined. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study evaluated the perceived cognitive load amongst second-year dental students (n = 34), using the validated National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Task Load Index (NASA TLX index) after training on four dental tasks at two levels of complexity, in addition to structured online anonymous questionnaire about demographics, feedback and performance. The NASA TLX raw scores and the weighted global score were calculated for each exercise. Descriptive statistics and Pearson's correlations between performance and the corresponding NASA TLX-weighted score were calculated. Mean differences in the perceived cognitive load across the exercise levels were assessed using RM-ANOVA with Bonferroni corrections at p < .05. RESULTS Reduced performance was significantly associated with higher cognitive load particularly in high complexity dental task (class II-mirror vision). Simulated exercise complexity significantly influenced the students' perceived mental demand, physical demand and temporal demand; all were significantly higher for class II- mirror vision task than for direct vision tasks. The majority of participants (82.1%) preferred detailed feedback from instructors, and more than half of the participants (60.7%) preferred continuous feedback throughout the training session. CONCLUSION Complex dental tasks are associated with higher cognitive load in novice dental students during preclinical training. The NASA TLX index is a useful instrument to explore the level of perceived cognitive load associated with performance of simulated complex dental skills. Cognitive load theory is relevant to simulation-based dental education to improve the preclinical instructional efficiency and to enhance students learning.
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- Loulwa M Al-Saud
- Division of Operative Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Serrano CM, Bakker DR, Zamani M, de Boer IR, Koopman P, Wesselink PR, Berkhout E, Vervoorn JM. Virtual reality and haptics in dental education: Implementation progress and lessons learned after a decade. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2023; 27:833-840. [PMID: 36367342 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12873] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/23/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The search for alternative training environments in dentistry responded mainly to scarcity and lack of standardisation of training material and non-availability of specific clinical procedures. The development of haptic virtual reality (VR) dental trainers provides a platform where irreversible procedures can be safely and unlimitedly practised. The aim of this study was to assess the educational implementation of these devices and evaluate schools' satisfaction. METHODS Dental schools that were using haptic VR dental trainers, were approached. The Dental Trainer User Inventory (DTUI), addressing the educational implementation and users' satisfaction, was developed and distributed. RESULTS Twenty-seven schools completed the DTUI. The total number of VR dental trainers available varied from one to 42 devices with a mean of 7 devices. The dental trainer was mostly made available from the first year (63.0%) of the undergraduate program, but it was mostly integrated into the curriculum by the third year (70.4%). Curricular integration was reported by 18 schools (66.7%), while nine schools (33.3%) indicated that they had not yet achieved integration. Twenty-one schools (69.4%) were 'satisfied' or 'very satisfied' with the devices, while two schools (7.4%) were dissatisfied and six schools (22.2%) were neither satisfied nor dissatisfied. CONCLUSION VR haptic dental trainers are implemented in multiple dental programs and are also being used for educational research and clinical training. Even though curricular changes and teachers' acceptance remain a challenge, most schools are satisfied with VR haptic dental trainers and would recommend the device to other schools.
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- Carlos M Serrano
- Digital Dentistry, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Integrated Dentistry, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Digital Dentistry, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Integrated Dentistry, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Digital Dentistry, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Digital Dentistry, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Digital Dentistry, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of Amsterdam (UvA), Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Digital Dentistry, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Digital Dentistry, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Chen D, Liu X, Liu Y, Wang X, Zheng J, Wu L. Virtual reality used in undergraduate orthodontic education. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2023. [PMID: 37908172 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 01/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Undergraduate dental students frequently have reduced clinical experience which presents a challenge for their dental education. Previously, we developed a virtual reality (VR) simulating the whole clinical treatment process of a patient with angle Class II division 1 malocclusion, and the VR also helped to explain some important orthodontic concepts. As a novel teaching tool, this study aims to compare the effects of VR versus traditional case analysis by Power Point (PPT) in inspiring student learning motivation and evaluating learning experience. MATERIALS AND METHODS A randomized, cross-over, stratified sampling method was taken to divide the fourth-year undergraduate dental students equally into two groups. The two groups were crossed over to use VR and PPT. RESULTS For the whole study, results indicated that students in the VR group showed higher learning motivation (including attention, relevance, confidence and satisfaction) than in the PPT group, but the differences between VR and PPT groups were not very big, and the median of the differences located at 0. For learning experience, students thought VR to be more useful, more enjoyable and more engaging, but the median of differences also located at 0. Notably, the majority of students had higher recommendations for VR than PPT, and the median difference located at 1. However, when the two phases were analysed separately, some items showed no significant differences between VR and PPT learning. CONCLUSION VR is a very useful adjunct to education compared to traditional case analysis by PPT, but we cannot exaggerate its benefits. Educators should make good use of VR to solve the difficult problems in education.
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- Dongru Chen
- Department of Orthodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Orthodontics, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University. Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Khalaf ME, Ziada H, Abubakr NH. The Dental Educational Environment of Online and Blended Learning during COVID-19, and the Impact on the Future of Dental Education. Dent J (Basel) 2023; 11:dj11020041. [PMID: 36826186 PMCID: PMC9955313 DOI: 10.3390/dj11020041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/10/2023] Open
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Blending face-to-face and online learning should create a focused environment that supports deep and meaningful teaching and learning that engages learners in a more active and collaborative educational experience. The present study aimed to evaluate students' online and blended learning educational environment self-perception at the Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Undergraduate dental students who participated in blended learning with online lectures were invited to participate. The sample was a non-probability convenient sample, which included all clinical dental students invited to participate, who were enrolled in the fifth, sixth, and seventh (clinical year) years. All 69 students in these three clinical years were invited to participate. Electronic consent to participate and a self-administered questionnaire of two parts were completed. Part one of the questionnaire utilized the five subscales of the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire; part two was developed in addition to evaluate the online teaching and learning subscales. RESULTS Descriptive statistics and analyses of variance were performed; Pearson correlations were made between the additional supplemental online teaching subscale and the original DREEM subscales. The mean students' perception of the teacher was high, followed by the academic self-perception and then the learning perception. Students' social self-perceptions had the lowest reported scores. Students' perceptions varied by year of education in all subscales except for the online domain. In comparing all domains (DREEM and the online component), graduating students (final year) had a more favorable perception than other students. CONCLUSIONS Within the limitations of the present study, online and blended learning were positively perceived, excluding the social self-perception and the perception that the online teaching time was not well used.
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- Mai E. Khalaf
- Department of General Dental Practice, Faculty of Dentistry, Kuwait University, Safat 13110, Kuwait
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- Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA
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Fostering globally competent dental students through virtual team-working, problem-solving and person-centred multi-disciplinary care planning. J Dent Sci 2023; 18:95-104. [PMID: 36643270 PMCID: PMC9831812 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2022.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background/purpose : Development and acquisition of communication, logical thinking, team-building, critical appraisal, critical thinking and person-centred multi-disciplinary care planning must be considered as skill sets and global core competencies for a dental professional. Therefore, an international online study course to foster undergraduate dental students' skill sets in these areas was established and this study aimed to report the perceptions of participants. Materials and methods An international online course consisting of three levels pertaining to the school year was delivered to dental undergraduates of Japan and Thailand from September to December in 2021. An online questionnaire survey was conducted to obtain feedback from the participants and assess the implementation of the course. Results In total, 64 responses were obtained from students who participated in all the assigned online sessions and completed the questionnaire (a response rate of 88%). More than 95% of students from each level felt that the programme increased their motivation to study clinical dentistry, and was beneficial for their future and made them appreciate the importance of participating in international exchange. The ratio of favourable respondents was more than 90% with a 95% confidence interval. Conclusion Fostering globally competent dental students is important and the acquisition of necessary skill sets could be enhanced through international virtual team-working, problem-solving and person-centred multi-disciplinary care planning activities. These are beneficial for undergraduate dental student training so that they graduate with a broader global perspective and an appreciation of the importance of delivering person-centred culturally sensitive dental care.
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Coughlan J, Timuş D, Crnic T, Srdoč D, Halton C, Dragan IF. Impact of COVID-19 on dental education in Europe: The students' perspective. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2022; 26:599-607. [PMID: 34882932 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Revised: 11/13/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION COVID-19 pandemic impacted dental students and postgraduate residents world-wide, forcing them to rapidly adapt to new forms of teaching and learning. Dental school leaderships needed to ensure the academic continuity, therefore the majority of the in-person actives were transitioned into a virtual setting. The aim of this study was to identify students' perception regarding the measures taken to adapt during the pandemic by different dental schools in the European Region. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study utilised a validated 37 questions survey. Ethical approval was obtained from the Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Using this instrument, the perceptions of the European dental students regarding the impact of COVID-19 on their education and mental health were identified. The questions were divided into categories: standard demographic information; models of education during the COVID-19 pandemic (types of teaching, examination and other educational activities) and support received. The survey was administered through electronic online tools, and all responses remained confidential. The data were processed through quantitative and qualitative analysis. RESULTS A total of 879 student responses to the survey from 34 countries in the European Region were included in this study. When asked about the time spent on their education, 50% of the participants (n = 435) reported spending less time on their education and 30% (n = 265) reported spending more time. The types of teaching included showed a heterogeneous approach, varying from online simulations to problem solving for the didactic setting, or a hybrid model with group activities for the clinical setting. There were broad splits in satisfaction with the education delivered, with 44% (n = 382) being either satisfied or very satisfied and 31% (n = 279) being either unsatisfied or very unsatisfied. Students were most concerned with their clinical experience and skills. CONCLUSIONS The qualitative and quantitative data compiled in this cross-sectional study enable a direct comparison between different approaches to adapt dental education during the COVID-19 in the European Region. Future studies are recommended that will include compiling perceptions from the staff, faculty and administrators on the transition as well.
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- James Coughlan
- Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London, London, UK
- European Dental Students' Association, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- European Dental Students' Association, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Cluj-Napoca, Romania
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- European Dental Students' Association, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Independent Researcher, Mainz, Germany
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- European Dental Students' Association, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- University of Zagreb School of Dental Medicine, Zagreb, Croatia
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- European Dental Students' Association, Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- School of Dental Science, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin Dental University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Evaluating e-learning on an international scale: An audit of computer simulation learning materials in the field of dentistry. J Dent Sci 2022; 17:535-544. [PMID: 35028081 PMCID: PMC8739805 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2021.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background/purpose Global networking and e-learning courses are an effective strategy for sharing educational content and there is potential scope to use e-learning technology in dental education. Therefore, this study aimed to explicate the challenges encountered in international e-learning use and decipher optimum solutions for disseminating course/systems on an international scale. Materials and methods An e-learning course with four computer-assisted simulation materials developed among international faculties was provided to dental undergraduates at dental schools in Japan and Vietnam in 2020. A post-questionnaire survey plus pre- and post-tests were conducted to obtain learners' feedback and assess the success of the course's implementation. Results Altogether, 41 students participated, with a response rate of 78.8%. The mean post-test score was significantly higher than that of the pre-test (p < 0.001). Students from both groups felt that e-learning was beneficial, useful for their future, and should be continued. Conclusion This study showed that e-learning/course provision could be achieved at an international level by using a common online system, which is beneficial for students to gain a wider perspective and global dental education. Learners indicated that they learned without any major problems in learning operations. This type of educational material creation and course implementation is extremely important in global networking and dental education in the present era; and communication and cooperation between the faculties was important for course provision. More countries should be included in future studies to ensure that it has global application.
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Amosun S, Kimmie-Dhansay F, Geerts G, Basson R. Career Development of Academic Staff in Faculties of Dentistry by Means of Mentorship Programs: Protocol for a Scoping Review. JMIR Res Protoc 2021; 10:e27239. [PMID: 34287219 PMCID: PMC8339986 DOI: 10.2196/27239] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, the demands on dental educators continue to diversify and expand. Due to their importance and value, mentoring programs have been acknowledged as a means of recruiting, developing, and retaining academics in dental education. OBJECTIVE This protocol is for a scoping review that aims to identify the goals of mentoring programs for academic staff in dental faculties and determine how these programs were structured, delivered, and evaluated. METHODS The review will be performed in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology for scoping reviews, which covers both qualitative and quantitative scientific literature as well as grey literature written in English and published between 2000 and 2020. The databases will include PubMed, Ovid, the Educational Resources Information Center database, Science Direct, Scopus, Google Scholar, Trove, Web of Science, Openthesis.org, and the website of the American Dental Education Association. A manual search will also be conducted by using the reference lists of included studies to identify additional articles. Working independently, the authors will participate iteratively in literature screening, paper selection, and data extraction. Disagreements between the reviewers will be resolved by discussion until a consensus is reached or after consultation with the research team. Key information that is relevant to the review questions will be extracted from the selected articles and imported into a Microsoft Excel file. The PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) will be used to guide the reporting of this protocol. RESULTS The search for appropriate literature has commenced, and we aim to present the results before the end of the 2021 academic year. CONCLUSIONS The development of formal mentorship programs for academics in dental education will enhance the retention of academic staff. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) PRR1-10.2196/27239.
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- Seyi Amosun
- Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Faculty of Dentistry, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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Kobra Surgery Simulator-A Possibility to Improve Digital Teaching? A Case-Control Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18041827. [PMID: 33668506 PMCID: PMC7918642 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18041827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2021] [Revised: 02/04/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Computer-aided simulations have long been of great importance in university teaching; however, to date, there is limited use of such simulations in the dental surgical sector. For this purpose, an oral surgery simulator, “Kobra”, was implemented in student training and was evaluated for dental education. Dental students (group 1, third-year and group 2, fourth-year) and dentists of the faculty (control group) were trained to use the simulator. The outcomes for group 1 (apicoectomy of an upper lateral incisor with Kobra), group 2 (removal of an impacted lower wisdom tooth with Kobra) and the control group (both procedures with Kobra) were evaluated. For evaluation purposes, subjective parameters (improvement of practical skills, comparison between conventional training and Kobra simulation, and implementation of simulation-based teaching) and objective parameters (removal of bone, tooth substance and soft tissue measured while performing the Kobra simulation) were assessed using questionnaires with a scale ranging from 1–5. A total of 49 students (third-year n = 29, with 22 women and 7 men; fourth-year n = 20, with 17 women and 3 men) and 10 dentists (women n = 5 and men n = 5) participated. Compared to the Kobra simulation, the conventional training method with plastic models was still favored (the difference was non-significant). Compared to the dentists, the simulation data showed a less precise surgical performance of the students (the difference was not significant). The Kobra simulation may offer an additional method to conventional surgery training using plastic models, with benefits for students and faculty staff.
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Quinn B, Field J, Gorter R, Akota I, Manzanares M, Paganelli C, Davies J, Dixon J, Gabor G, Amaral Mendes R, Hahn P, Vital S, O’Brien J, Murphy D, Tubert‐Jeannin S. COVID-19: The immediate response of european academic dental institutions and future implications for dental education. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2020; 24:811-814. [PMID: 32394605 PMCID: PMC7272881 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2020] [Revised: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 05/06/2020] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had an immediate and dramatic impact on dental education. The Association of Dental Education in Europe decided to carry out an investigation to assess the immediate response of European Academic Dental Institutions. An online survey was sent to both member and non-member dental schools to investigate the impact on non-clinical and clinical education, assessment and the well-being/pastoral care measures implemented. The preliminary findings and discussion are presented in this paper, for the responses collected between the 25 March and 5 April 2020. The survey at this time of publication is ongoing, and detailed results can be accessed https://adee.org/covid-19-european-dental-education%E2%80%99s-immediate-response.
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- Barry Quinn
- King’s College London, Faculty of Dentistry, Oral and Craniofacial SciencesLondonUK
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- Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde AmsterdamAmsterdamNetherlands
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- Centre for Research in Higher Education PoliciesUniversity of Porto and Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland, OHUSA
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Gyurko R, Neste C, Dragan IF. Transitioning clinical rotations to a virtual experience: Problem, solution, and results. J Dent Educ 2020; 85:896-898. [PMID: 32596811 PMCID: PMC7361637 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2020] [Revised: 06/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Robert Gyurko
- Department of PeriodontologyTufts University School of Dental MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of PeriodontologyTufts University School of Dental MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of PeriodontologyTufts University School of Dental MedicineBostonMassachusettsUSA
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Fa BA, Interrante MA, Castagna DM. Pilot study implementing mixed media and animation into the Preclinical Dental Anesthesia Course. J Dent Educ 2020; 84:1046-1052. [PMID: 32441776 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.12185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES During 2019, the "perfect intersection" of collaboration and innovative education using live video merged with animation was launched in the preclinical local anesthesia curriculum at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry. This article includes the audible video created and describes the software used to blend dynamic animation for content delivery. This mixed-media approach merges animation with live video resulting with innovative teaching and student learning. Further, outcomes are discussed from voluntary postassessment surveys regarding how students perceived this innovation when introduced into preclinical local anesthesia curriculum. Within the advancements for the preclinical local anesthesia curriculum, development of short videos is introduced to students reviewing armamentarium and injection delivery to address patients' pain management. DESIGN Within the advancements for this preclinical local anesthesia curriculum, short video development was introduced to students through online assessments. Afterward, students were given a voluntary postassessment survey. The 2017 results served as the genesis for the 2019 pilot study implementing mixed media and animation into assessments. RESULTS/CONCLUSION Results determined 78.6% agreed they would like to see more assessments made with integrated animation and mixed media. Additionally, 77% agreed they would like to see other courses use mixed media assessments. The pilot study implementing mixed media and animation into the preclinical dental anesthesia course was a unique addition to the curriculum engaging students for assessments.
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- Bernadette Alvear Fa
- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Preventive and Restorative Dentistry, University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California, USA
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