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Oral health students' perceptions of the learning environment in Australia and New Zealand: A DREEM study Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-14 L. Pritchard, S. Keshoor, D. Eley, D. Beckett, A. Bromage, R. Knevel, J. Satur, N. Stormon
IntroductionOral Health Therapists (OHTs) are a growing workforce globally, with skills in oral health prevention, treatment planning and management of disease. These professionals receive their training through a three‐year undergraduate program which leads to the Bachelor of Oral Health degree in Australia and New Zealand. The aim of this study was to describe the learning environment for OHT students
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Multiple choice as formative assessment in dental education Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Håvard J. Haugen, Thomas de Lange
IntroductionThe effectiveness of multiple‐choice questions (MCQs) in dental education is pivotal to student performance and knowledge advancement. However, their optimal implementation requires exploration to enhance the benefits.Materials and MethodsAn educational tool incorporating MCQs was administered from the 5th to the 10th semester in a dental curriculum. The students filled out a questionnaire
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Effectiveness of virtual reality interactive simulation practice in prosthodontic education: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Hang‐Nga Mai, Hien Chi Ngo, Seok‐Hwan Cho, Chau Pham Duong, Hai Yen Mai, Du‐Hyeong Lee
IntroductionVirtual reality‐based interactive simulation (VRIS) provides a safe and controlled environment for dental students and professionals to develop skills and knowledge. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of using the VRIS for prosthodontic practice and to explore the trends, application areas, and users' attitudes towards VRIS.Materials and MethodsThis review followed the Preferred
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The quality of first‐year dental students' cognitive structures and the factors that influence it Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Asmaâ Sadki, Séverine Mateu‐Ramis, Gaëtane Leloup, Mariane Frenay
IntroductionIn health professions education, it is widely recognised that concept mapping helps students organise their knowledge. This study aimed to investigate the quality of first‐year dental students' cognitive structures and the factors that influence it. Two approaches (qualitative and descriptive) to analysing student concept maps are described in this article. The qualitative approach emphasises
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Creation and evaluation of an educational escape room for preclinical training on 3D printing in dentistry Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-29 Élisa Caussin, Ahmad Quatramiz, Caroline Guillemot, Yohann Brukarz, Vinciane Loré, Sébastien Jungo, Hélène Gouze, Stéphane Le‐goff, Elisabeth Dursun, Jean‐Pierre Attal, Philippe François
IntroductionThe benefit of pedagogical escape rooms for dental students' stimulation, interest and knowledge strengthening has been suggested by several studies. However, in previous studies, only a few students were evaluated. This study aims to confirm the purpose of this innovative pedagogical tool in terms of learning consolidation and team building from students' perceptions. We directly incorporated
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3D‐printed model for gingival flap surgery simulation: Development and pilot test Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 David Antunes, Olivier Mayeur, Cédric Mauprivez, Romain Nicot
IntroductionTo assess the feasibility of a realistic model for learning oral flaps using 3D printing technology.Materials and MethodsA mould was designed to reproduce the mandibular gingival mucosa, and a mandibular model was created using a three‐dimensional printer for training undergraduate students to perform gingival flaps. After a short interview about its use, the participants were asked to
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Oral cancer awareness among dental students in a private university setting Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-22 Ana Antoranz, Natalia Navarrete, Elisabeth Casañas, Marta Muñoz‐Corcuera
IntroductionThere is a great deal of research on the awareness of students and professionals regarding oral cancer. The aim of this study was to find out students' opinions in their final years of dental school training who have clinic time about the importance of correct mucosal examination of the oral cavity.Materials and MethodsA cross‐sectional study was carried out and a questionnaire was designed
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Assessment of dental students' knowledge of infection control and prevention during the COVID‐19 pandemic Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Lea Budak, Dubravka Negovetić Vranić, Lara Vranić
IntroductionSince the start of the COVID‐19 pandemic, new guidelines for dental practice were published. This research aims to examine the knowledge of dental students and their attitudes towards current guidelines.Materials and methodsThe study involved 76 fourth‐year dental medicine students from three public universities in Croatia. A survey questionnaire was developed based on in‐depth interviews
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Simulation training for medical emergencies: Evaluation of dentists’ long‐term learning skills and confidence Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Naotaka Kishimoto, Tomoaki Ujita, Simon D. Tran, Takuro Sanuki, Kenji Seo
IntroductionAs the population ages and more patients experience medical emergencies during dental treatments, dentists must competently and confidently manage these situations. We developed a simulation training course for medical emergencies in the dental setting using an inexpensive vital sign simulation app for smartphones/tablets without the need for an expensive simulator. However, the duration
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Medical history complexity of patients attending dental student restorative treatment clinics compared with dental emergency clinics Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Philip Alan Atkin, Sonali Tejura, Melanie Lousie Simms
Dental students should graduate from undergraduate programmes with the knowledge and skills to safely manage patients. This requires exposure to patients with a range of medical needs, which may impact the planning and delivery of care.
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Ten tips for effective use and quality assurance of multiple-choice questions in knowledge-based assessments Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Kamran Ali, Daniel Zahra
Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are the most popular type of items used in knowledge-based assessments in undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare education. MCQs allow assessment of candidates’ knowledge on a broad range of knowledge-based learning outcomes in a single assessment. Single-best-answer (SBA) MCQs are the most versatile and commonly used format. Although writing MCQs may seem straight-forward
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Assessment of an online tooth morphology course and 3D examination tool during the COVID-19 pandemic Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-28 Mutahira Lone, Mawadda Abdelmahmoud Abdelgader Mohamed, André Toulouse
The COVID-19 pandemic brought major disruptions to dental teaching and has impacted the delivery of tooth morphology courses where students are introduced to the three-dimensional features of the dentition. The aim of this study was to assess the implementation of newly developed online teaching modalities for tooth morphology, evaluate their usefulness and identify elements that are beneficial for
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Teledentistry within oral health care providers' training: A scoping review Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Anahita Bakhshaei, Swathi Ramachandran, Mario Brondani
Despite teledentistry (TD) ubiquitous utilization, it has yet to be fully adopted by oral health care providers' educational training. This study aimed to explore TD incorporation in the training of oral health care providers.
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O-Health-Edu: A viewpoint into the current state of oral health professional education in Europe: Part 2: Curriculum structure, facilities, staffing and quality assurance Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-22 Jonathan Dixon, Stephanie Tubert-Jeannin, Julia Davies, Maria van Harten, Valerie Roger-Leroi, Sibylle Vital, Corrado Paganelli, Ilze Akota, Maria Cristina Manzanares-Cespedes, Denis Murphy, Gabor Gerber, Barry Quinn, James Field
Oral health professional (OHP) education is likely to vary across Europe in accordance with an EU directive that is open to broad interpretation. It is not clear how OHP curricula are structured or delivered across Europe. The objectives of Part 2 of this paper series are: (i) to provide an overview of common practices in curriculum structure, the availability of facilities, staffing (faculty) and
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The development and training effect of innovative undergraduate dental talents training project: A 6-year retrospective study Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Zhuohong Gong, Xuejing Gan, Haiwen Liu, Mengru Shi, Shijie Chen, Junlong Xue, Gengbin Cai, Shangyou Wen, Jiayu Li, Shuheng Huang, Yun Hong, Lin Li, Zetao Chen
To summarize the development of Innovative Undergraduate Dental Talents Training Project (IUDTTP) and investigate the training effect of this extracurricular dental basic research education activity from 2015 to 2020 to obtain educational implications.
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Experiences of the use of portfolio in dental education – A qualitative meta-ethnographic literature review Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Nina Lundegren, Pia Lindberg, Christina Gummesson
Portfolio with a collection of evidence has become popular in higher education, including dental education. It is valuable to study the experiences of the use and implementation processes. Meta-ethnography can be a suitable method to analyse, synthesize and construct interpretations of qualitative research. Our aim was to explore experiences from the use of a portfolio/e-portfolio in dental education
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O-HEALTH-EDU: A viewpoint into the current state of Oral Health Professional education in Europe: Part 1: Programme-level data Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2024-01-08 Jonathan Dixon, James Field, Sibylle Vital, Maria van Harten, Valerie Roger-Leroi, Julia Davies, Maria-Cristina Manzanares-Cespedes, Ilze Akota, Denis Murphy, Corrado Paganelli, Gabor Gerber, Barry Quinn, Stephanie Tubert-Jeannin
Current legislation leaves Oral Health Professional (OHP) education open to wide interpretation and may result in significant variation in educational practice and resultant professional attributes across Europe. Data regarding the current state of OHP education across Europe is limited. The aim of Part 1 of this series is to provide programme-level data for Primary Dental Degree Programmes, Dental
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Simulator education in Japanese dental education Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-29 Jun Tsuruta
Advances in information and communication technology (ICT) and digital technology have contributed greatly to the development of educational methods, and new educational styles have been introduced over the past several years. In recent years, it has become possible to provide more realistic simulator training to prepare for patient care through the development of phantom heads with jaws and artificial
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Application of virtual reality and haptics system Simodont in Chinese dental education: A scoping review Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Yudong Huang, Shuheng Huang, Yangjingwen Liu, Zhengmei Lin, Yun Hong, Xiaolan Li
Virtual reality (VR) and haptic simulation technology have been increasingly implemented in dental training. Since the first haptic VR dental simulator (Simodont) was introduced 10 years ago, it has been applied in more than 40 universities in mainland China. This scoping review aimed to review literature, showcasing the teaching reform of dental virtual simulation in mainland China to global dental
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Scaffolding competence-based learning design in the dental simulation curriculum Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Richard Foxton, Jonathan P. San Diego, Emily Lu, Anitha Bartlett, Clare McIlwane, Rupert Austin, Pinsuda Srisontisuk, Anika K. Sagoo, Kim Piper
Learning in a clinical domain in dentistry is complex and learners may face uncertain clinical scenarios. A simulation curriculum can be designed to have simple clinical scenarios and learning activities which progress in complexity and employ competence assessments of simulated clinical practice before students can undertake authentic practice on patients. This paper presents how scaffolding of competence
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Community-based education programmes in the context of dental education: A scoping review Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-26 Jamila Elsheli, Alison Patrick, Christopher Stokes
Community education programmes are vital tools for teaching skills, such as understanding the larger cultural, economic and social determinants of health and how these factors impact people's health. It is currently unclear whether community education programmes in the field of dentistry deliver adequate value. This review aims to scope, collate and analyse globally published evidence concerning community
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Self-perceived preparedness of new dental graduates from a Middle Eastern university Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-12-14 Abdullah Alsoghier, Kamran Ali
Preparedness for independent clinical practice is a core goal of undergraduate dental education. The aim of this study was to evaluate the self-reported preparedness for the dental practice among new dental graduates from a University in the Middle East.
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Before and after: COVID-19 impacts on dental students' well-being, clinical competency and employment opportunities Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-27 Eva Barron Hill, Chevvy Mastny-Jensen, Carolina Loch
The onset of COVID-19 challenged dental schools worldwide, impacting clinical training. In Australasia, New Zealand adopted a COVID-19 ‘elimination strategy’, involving nationwide lockdowns that halted face-to-face education. The ‘elimination strategy’ adopted at the pandemic onset, which permitted return to ‘normal life’ in 2021, allowed the pandemic impacts and those related workforce transition
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3D-printed coloured tooth model for inlay preparation in pre-clinical dental education Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-22 Yanglin Zeng, Xiao Ji, Bo Dong, Linglin Zhang, Qinghua Zheng, Ya Wang, Xianglong Han, Ling Ye, Dingming Huang, Shida Wang
Accurate inlay preparation is extremely important in pre-clinical training. However, there is a lack of tools to guide students to efficiently practise inlay preparation. Therefore, a 3D-printed coloured tooth model for inlay preparation was designed to guide beginners to practise inlay preparation by themselves according to different colour prompts. This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of using
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Dental students' ability to judge the quality of composite restorations' exemplars depicted in photographs and their impact on preclinical skills Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-21 Andrea C. Rung, Jing Sun, Roy George
Assessing exemplars as a formative activity is thought to promote students' learning. This study aimed to investigate dental students' ability to judge the quality of composite restorations' exemplars depicted in photographs and their impact on students' preclinical skills.
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Evaluation of relational factor in patient satisfaction with the treatment received by dental students Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Ignacio Macpherson, Elisa Sanagustín, María Victoria Roqué, Lluís Giner-Tarrida
The study focused on the importance of the relational factor and empathy in the general satisfaction of patients for the treatment received by university dental students. To achieve this objective, a tool capable of evaluating the most humanistic dimensions (empathy, kindness, trust) in the development of dental treatment has been designed.
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Evaluation of dental education during the pandemic of COVID-19—Results from an online survey among dental students Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-20 Sebastian Glockner, Michael Payer, Barbara Kirnbauer, Irene Mischak, Keskanya Subbalekha, Nikos Mattheos
The aim of this study was to assess the students' experience with education during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as to investigate their views moving forward after resumption of face-to-face education.
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Assessment of an online open-book examination in postgraduate dentistry Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Brian Millar, Fariha Hussain
To investigate the impact of changing from in-person written assessments to open-book online assessments and assess grade inflation, student preferences and potential cheating.
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Assessing competency in exodontia: A UK perspective Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Pav Chana
Assessment ensures that undergraduate students and postgraduate trainees are providing optimal patient care. Numerous assessment methods are currently being used within the United Kingdom. Therefore, the purpose of this review was to provide an overview of the methods used to assess competency in exodontia and compare methods against criteria defined for good assessment.
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Use of artificial intelligence software in dental education: A study on assisted proximal caries assessment in bitewing radiographs Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-14 Lars Schropp, Anders Peter Sejersdal Sørensen, Hugh Devlin, Louise Hauge Matzen
Teaching of dental caries diagnostics is an essential part of dental education. Diagnosing proximal caries is a challenging task, and automated systems applying artificial intelligence (AI) have been introduced to assist in this respect. Thus, the implementation of AI for teaching purposes may be considered. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of an AI software on students’ ability to detect
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Effectiveness of a manual test at the beginning of dental school Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Nicola U. Zitzmann, Ramona L. Dalla-Vecchia, Bettina Beiner, Carin Steinberg, Svenja M. Benkeser, Julia Amato
This study analysed whether the SAZAMED (Self-assessment for dentistry studies) manual test conducted as an exercise or examination in the first year of dental studies, and the official aptitude test for medical studies (EMS), can predict future performance of dental students.
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Oral manifestations of syphilis: Knowledge and skills of senior dental students and newly graduated dentists Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-10 Yuri de Lima Medeiros, Igor Campos Guimarães, Fábio Augusto de Melo, Paula Carolina de Souza Chandretti, Isabel Cristina Gonçalves Leite, Eduardo Machado Vilela
To evaluate the knowledge of senior dental students and newly graduated dentists about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral manifestations of syphilis.
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Surgical performance of dental students using computer-assisted dynamic navigation and freehand approaches Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-08 Xinyi Zhong, Yihan Xing, Juan Yan, Jieyin Chen, Zhuofan Chen, Quan Liu
Nowadays, the training of implant placement has shifted from once entirely instructor–student teaching to the increasing use of computer-assisted simulation. Based on computerized virtual planning, dynamic navigation has been used for implant placement with higher accuracy than the traditional freehand protocol. However, whether dynamic navigation benefits to the training of dental students in implant
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Evaluation of manual dexterity when using a mirror of dental students and academicians with increasing professional experience Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-07 Yasin Aykut Yıldırım, Zehra Süsgün Yıldırım, Nevin Ergun
To evaluate the manual dexterity of dentistry students and academicians when using a mirror according to increasing professional experience.
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The effect of virtual simulation technology applied to undergraduate teaching of periodontal probing Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-06 Panpan Wang, Shiwen Wu, Li Gao, Yang Ning, Chi Zhang, Suxun Pan, Chuanjiang Zhao
The rise of virtual simulation technology and dental simulators has created a new pedagogical approach for undergraduate medical education. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of virtual simulation (VS) technology on improving the students' comprehensive abilities in periodontal probing teaching in pre-practicum periodontology, such as increasing the accuracy of probing, tactile perception
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Comparisons of student comprehension of 3D-printed, standard model, and extracted teeth in hands-on sessions Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Ezgi Sonkaya, Z. Gonca Bek Kürklü
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
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Perspectives on virtual interviews for dental school admissions Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-11-05 Edward Hilton, Crystal Song, Sang E. Park
Admissions interviews are an integral part of the dental school application process. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, interviews had to adapt and become a part of the virtual realm. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the perspectives of interviewees and interviewers in this process.
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Virtual reality used in undergraduate orthodontic education Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Dongru Chen, Xiangqi Liu, Yuanbo Liu, Xi Wang, Jinxuan Zheng, Liping Wu
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
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Preclinical motor chunking and fine motor skill learning in fixed prosthodontics: Contribution of 3D printing and satisfaction of dental students Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-31 Antoine Galibourg, Jean-Noel Vergnes, Robin Rattier, Mathilde Hourset, Margaux Broutin, Xavier Dusseau, Coralie Bataille, Catherine Nabet, Rémi Esclassan
In fixed prosthodontics, simulators are essential to students for a progressive transition from preclinical to clinical condition. With the 3D printing technology, we developed resin bars allowing students to better visualise by motor chunking technique. Main objectives of this work were to describe this teaching methodology used in preclinic among different promotions of second, third and fourth dental
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Students' perceptions of post-exam feedback in oral radiology—A comparative study from two dental hygienist educational settings Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-26 Thomas de Lange, Anne Møystad, Gerald Torgersen, Jan Ahlqvist, Eva Levring Jäghagen
The aim of this study was to investigate how students perceive the benefit of participating in a teacher-organised session providing feedback on exams, termed post-exam feedback, in two dental hygienist programmes.
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The integration of haptic training into the QMUL dental curriculum Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-24 Amitha Ranauta, Ben Audsley, Paul Coulthard
The Pandemic has challenged clinical dentistry globally with the dental education sector seeking alternative training environments. Virtual reality (VR) is gaining recognition as a valuable tool for training dental students and its use by dental schools around the world is growing. The continuous improvement of haptic VR dental trainers provides a platform where irreversible procedures can be safely
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Introducing a novel educational training programme in dental implantology for pregraduate dental students Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-23 Theresa Fischer, Jakob Fehlhofer, Marco Rainer Kesting, Ragai Edward Matta, Mayte Buchbender
This study aimed to determine whether implant surgery procedures can be implemented in the dental curriculum by designing novel courses for students. Additionally, this study assesses the perception of these courses and how they can be established in the future.
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Assessment of quality improvement of simulation-based learning using an evidence-based framework in dental education Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Erum Zain, Nidhi Talreja, Priyadarshini Hesarghatta Ramamurthy, Danish Muzaffar, Kiran Rehman, Asfand Ali Khan, Ayesha Shaziya Jubapu, Ahmad Termizi
Simulation-based education is of paramount importance in a dental pre-clinical setting. Hence, continuous quality improvement is crucial to optimize students' knowledge and clinical skills. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of evidence-based simulation learning (EBSL) compared with traditional-based simulation learning (TBSL) using Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model.
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Clinical competency development with handmade simulator in highly realistic paediatric dentistry scenarios Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-17 Begoña Bartolomé Villar, Ana de la Hoz Calvo, Luz Torres Moreta, Gleyvis Coro-Montanet
The use of simulation is extremely useful in pregraduate students. However, there is a very small number of simulators adapted to paediatric dentistry. A paediatric simulator was created to use in simulated scenarios for paediatric dentistry using an actress in the role of mother. The objectives of the present study were three. First, to analyse the perception of clinical competencies acquired by the
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Dental students' perceptions of simultaneous live and online OSCEs during the COVID-19 pandemic Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Tiina Tuononen, Terhi Karaharju-Suvanto, Satu Lahti, Hanna Hytönen, Ritva Näpänkangas
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a valid, reliable and reproducible assessment method traditionally carried out as a live examination but recently also provided online. The aim was to compare any differences in the perceptions of dental students participating in online and live OSCE using mixed methods.
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Influence of the incorporation of small-group practical seminars to a traditional lecture for the understanding of root canal morphology classification systems Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-12 Juan José Pérez-Higueras, Beatriz Oteo, Lucía Gancedo-Caravia, Ana Arias
This study aimed to assess if the incorporation of small-group practical seminars into a traditional lecture format improved the understanding and learning of the root canal classification systems in undergraduate students.
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Effect of educational intervention on computer-aided-design and computer-aided-manufacturing technology to preclinical dental students Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-11 Kathleen Fischer, Michael Metz, Michael Sekula, Diksha Katwal, David Hannigan, Tarin Williams
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a video presentation instruction compared to the prevailing traditional lecture provided in the preclinical classroom when introducing computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology.
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Modular training model for education of students in restorative and prosthodontic dentistry Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-07 Christian Höhne, Michael del Hougne, Laura Gärtner, Anna Winter, Marc Schmitter
At the moment, no commercial model solution is available for the individualisation of the dentition depending on the clinical case scenario. Furthermore, the realistic training of most restorative and prosthodontic procedures on a single dental study model is not possible. The aim of this study was the creation of a new training model to fill this gap.
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Australian dental school academics' perceptions of gerodontology education in the undergraduate curriculum Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-10-05 Angie Nilsson, Louise Young, Rebecca Evans, Ernest Jennings, Andrew Lee
Australia's rapidly growing population of dentate, frail, care-dependent older people require graduates skilled in managing the health needs of this patient group. The perceptions of academics teaching gerodontology may inform future dental curricula recommendations. This study explored the perceptions of gerodontology education amongst Australian dental school academics.
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Construction and application of dental virtual reality simulation teaching system in China: Necessity and strategies Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-29 Junzhuo Lu, Linglin Zhang, Ling Ye
Following worldwide progress in digital technology, the utilization of advanced technology to update the concept and mode of education has become an important way to improve the quality and scale of talent training. Adoption of virtual reality technology has a positive effect on dental education. Virtual reality technology has been introduced into Chinese dental education nearly 10 years ago, and a
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Measuring satisfaction with dental education among dentists and dental students in Croatia: A cross-sectional study Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-28 Mia Vrdoljak, Josip Vrdoljak, Antonija Tadin
The study aimed to determine satisfaction level with the quality of education among dental students and dentists in Croatia based on the acquired knowledge and clinical and soft skills.
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Near-peer teaching in a psychomotor skills course: Benefits, challenges and solutions Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-25 Michael George Botelho, Bochra Boubaker
This study evaluates the perceptions and experiences of students in the role of near-peer teachers in a psychomotor skills course.
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Endodontic microsurgery virtual reality simulation and digital workflow process in a teaching environment Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-16 Giorgia Carpegna, Nicola Scotti, Mario Alovisi, Allegra Comba, Elio Berutti, Damiano Pasqualini
Computer simulations are stimulating increased attention in dentistry. Augmented reality superimposes a virtual scenario over an existing reality and allows interaction with it. Virtual reality (VR) simulates a fully immersive situation permitting the user to experience the full environment in real time. Haptic technology provides tactile and realistic force feedback for the user to experience the
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Perceived confidence of dental students and new graduates in performing tooth extractions—An exploratory study Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Kamis Gaballah, Kamran Ali, Daniel Zahra, Ensanya Abou Neel, Eteman Ibrahim
The ability to perform uncomplicated tooth extractions is a core clinical skill in undergraduate dental education. The aim of this study was to evaluate pre-extraction assessment skills of dental students and interns and explore their self-perceived confidence in performing these tooth extractions.
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Child abuse and neglect: A comparative study between dental and medical students' competencies in Germany Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-03 Lisa-Marie Meyer, Thomas Lehmann, Ina Manuela Schüler
Despite children's right to a non-violent upbringing, they become daily victims of violence. Physical violence concerns mostly the head—especially the orofacial area. Therefore, dentists and paediatricians should be able to suspect possible abuse and to initiate child protection. This study aimed to record and compare the training situation and competencies of dental and medical students at Jena University
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Assessment of a virtual prosthetic case planning environment for dental education – A multicentric analysis Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-09-02 A. Liebermann, M. Bjelopavlovic, A. Rauch, M. A. Schlenz, K. Erdelt
The aim of the present study was the multicentric assessment of the virtual prosthetic case planning environment (VCPE), which relocates patient planning into the virtual space in dental education.
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Validity and reliability of the Spanish version of the consultation and relational empathy measure in dental students (Sp-Dent-CARE): A cross-sectional study Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Alba Sánchez-Torres, Octavi Camps-Font, Rui Figueiredo, Eduard Valmaseda-Castellón
An evaluation was made of the psychometric properties of a Spanish version of the Consultation and Relational Empathy Measure (CARE) to assess relational empathy in undergraduate dental students. In addition, the influence of demographic, socio-economic and consultation-related factors upon the degree of perceived empathy and overall satisfaction was studied.
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Use of digital tools for preclinical training in complete denture: A pilot study Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-30 Audrey Porcherot, Imane Maniani, Marie-Violaine Berteretche, Hélène Citterio, Olivier Fromentin, Christophe Rignon-Bret, Adeline Braud, Claudine Wulfman
Advances in CAD–CAM complete dentures open up opportunities in preclinical laboratory education. A cross-over study was conducted to assess the benefit of digital training in custom tray fabrication. Hypotheses were that digital training improved conceptual skill acquisition and that assessment of digital work helps in the discrimination of students' difficulty.
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Patient-specific virtual simulation in the clinical training for prosthetic dentistry Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-27 Slaidina Anda, Ozolins Karlis, Berzina Sandra, Abeltins Andris
Dental education always involves live patient treatment, and clinical training for each patient is different for students. Using an intraoral scanner and Simodont Dental Trainer, we can provide students with an opportunity to train on actual patient cases in a virtual environment before real preparation. This study aimed to develop, implement and test patient-specific virtual simulation training in
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Patients satisfaction with the dental treatment provided at the University of Jordan's student clinics Eur. J. Dent. Educ. (IF 2.4) Pub Date : 2023-08-28 Noor H. Ismail, Heba Alzer, Amena H. Algurini, Dina H. Alsawalhi, Summer J. Mahmoud, Sarah M. Abu Hait, Firas Alsoleihat
To assess patients' satisfaction with the dental care provided to them by the undergraduate students at Jordan University Hospital. In addition, to investigate whether the age or gender of patients had any correlation with the level of satisfaction.