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Pang M, Tong X, Zhao X, Wan J, Yin H, Yu N, Ma C, Zhang W, Xu Y, Ren Y, Xiong M, Kong W, Luo Z, Yang L, Tan F, Li Y, Fu X, Huang Y, Song J, Yang S, Ji P. Virtual sketching-based dental anatomy module improves learners' abilities to use computer-aided design to create dental restorations and prostheses. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2024. [PMID: 38853404 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2023] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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Dental anatomy education for dental technology students should be developed in alignment with digital dental laboratory practices. We hypothesized that a virtually assisted sketching-based dental anatomy teaching module could improve students' acquisition of skills essential for digital restoration design. The second-year dental technology curriculum included a novel virtual technology-assisted sketching-based module for dental anatomy education. Pre- and post-course assessments evaluated students' skill sets and knowledge bases. Computer-aided design (CAD) scores were analyzed after one year to assess how the skills students developed through this module impacted their subsequent CAD performance. Participants who undertook the dental sketching-based teaching module demonstrated significantly improved theoretical knowledge of dental anatomy, dental aesthetic perception, and spatial reasoning skills. A partial least squares structural equation model indicated that the positive effects of this module on subsequent CAD performance were indirectly mediated by dental aesthetic perception, spatial reasoning, and practice time. A virtually assisted sketching-based dental anatomy teaching module significantly improved students' acquisition of skills and knowledge and positively mediated dental technology students' CAD performance.
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- MengWei Pang
- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Virtual Reality Technology and Systems, BeiHang University, Beijing, China
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- Dental Research and Development Department, Beijing Unidraw Virtual Reality Technology Research Institute Co. Ltd., Beijing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- College of Stomatology, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
- Chongqing Municipal Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedical Engineering of Higher Education, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Lone M, Mohamed MAA, Toulouse A. Assessment of an online tooth morphology course and 3D examination tool during the COVID-19 pandemic. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2024; 28:645-654. [PMID: 38282280 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12991] [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: 12/08/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/30/2024]
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INTRODUCTION 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 learners. MATERIALS AND METHODS Following the delivery of an online course that included online 3D models, 2D cue cards, live discussion sessions and Socrative™ quizzes, the participants were asked to rate the usability and usefulness of each tool. The participants' knowledge of tooth morphology was assessed through an online examination using 3D-digitised tooth models. RESULTS The participants identified lecture handouts and online 3D models as their preferred learning tools, while lecture video recordings and 2D cue cards were viewed as less useful. Data analysis from Socrative™ quizzes demonstrated improvement in tooth identification skills throughout the course delivery. Finally, results from the final assessment are in line with previous in-person deliveries of this course. CONCLUSIONS The study provides valuable information on the usefulness of teaching modalities that were implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and their merit to be retained in future deliveries of the course. The 3D models have been identified as particularly useful in this context, but the participants still value the opportunity to learn with extracted teeth. Furthermore, it remains to be confirmed whether tooth identification skills acquired using 3D models can be transferred to the clinical setting.
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- Mutahira Lone
- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Maragha T, Chehroudi B. Assessment of the students' performance and support needs in a novel digital carving exercise. J Dent Educ 2024; 88:614-622. [PMID: 38321648 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13469] [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: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVES In recent years, digital technology has been rapidly expanding in dental practice, which entails an early integration of digital dentistry into the preclinical dental curriculum. This study introduces first-year dental students to a digital carving exercise and investigates its role in enhancing their understanding and performance in traditional wax carving activities. Another objective was to explore the students' challenges and needs for support in the digital carving activity. METHODS Digital carving exercise was introduced into the first-year dental morphology curriculum in 2020. Students' performance in anterior wax carving was quantitively compared prior to and following the implementation of the exercise. The students' grades in the digital carving exercise were also compared across three academic years: 2020, 2021, and 2022. Qualitatively, an interpretive description approach using focus group with 31 first-year dental students was utilized to explore their perspectives regarding the digital exercise. RESULTS A statistically significant improvement was found in the students wax carving performance following the incorporation of the digital carving activity (p-value = 0.0001). Students' performance in the digital carving exercise also statistically improved over the years. Students' challenges included the technology's unfamiliarity, and a perceived irrelevance of the exercise. Additional guidance, resources, and timely feedback were reported among the students' support needs during the exercise. CONCLUSION Digital carving is a promising tool in anatomical education that can improve the students' spatial understanding and manual dexterity. However, educators need to carefully integrate it into the curriculum to address the students' challenges and optimize their learning experience.
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- Tala Maragha
- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
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Overskott HL, Markholm CE, Sehic A, Khan Q. Different Methods of Teaching and Learning Dental Morphology. Dent J (Basel) 2024; 12:114. [PMID: 38668026 PMCID: PMC11049323 DOI: 10.3390/dj12040114] [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: 01/30/2024] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Dental anatomy education is traditionally structured into theoretical and practical modules to foster both cognitive and psychomotor development. The theoretical module typically involves didactic lectures where educators elucidate dental structures using visual aids. In contrast, practical modules utilize three-dimensional illustrations, extracted and plastic teeth, and tooth carving exercises on wax or soap blocks, chosen for their cost, ease of handling, and fidelity in replication. However, the efficacy of these traditional methods is increasingly questioned. The criticism in this concern is that oversized carving materials may distort students' understanding of anatomical proportions, potentially affecting the development of necessary skills for clinical practice. Lecture-driven instruction, on the other hand, is also criticized for its limitations in fostering interactive learning, resulting in a gap between pre-clinical instruction and practical patient care. In this study, we review the various educational strategies that have emerged to enhance traditional dental anatomy pedagogy by describing the effectiveness of conventional didactic lectures, wax carving exercises, the use of real and artificial teeth, the flipped classroom model, and e-learning tools. Our review aims to assess each method's contribution to improving clinical applicability and educational outcomes in dental anatomy, with a focus on developing pedagogical frameworks that align with contemporary educational needs and the evolving landscape of dental practice. We suggest that the optimal approach for teaching tooth morphology would be to integrate the digital benefits of the flipped classroom model with the practical, hands-on experience of using extracted human teeth. To address the challenges presented by this integration, the creation and standardization of three-dimensional tooth morphology educational tools, complemented with concise instructional videos for a flipped classroom setting, appears to be a highly effective strategy.
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- Institute of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Blindern, P.O. Box 1052, 0316 Oslo, Norway; (H.L.O.); (C.E.M.); (Q.K.)
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Gómez O, García-Manzanares M, Chicharro D, Juárez M, Llamazares-Martín C, Soriano E, Terrado J. Application of Blended Learning to Veterinary Gross Anatomy Practical Sessions: Students' Perceptions of Their Learning Experience and Academic Outcomes. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13101666. [PMID: 37238097 DOI: 10.3390/ani13101666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The use of blended learning strategies is increasingly common in health sciences, including veterinary medicine; however, there are very few descriptions of these methods being applied to practicals. We describe here the application of blended learning based on the implementation of flipped classrooms with collaborative learning and gamification to the 2020-2021 veterinary medicine gross anatomy practicals at CEU Cardenal Herrera University (Spain). Students prepared for the sessions by pre-viewing videos and taking a quiz before the start. The sessions were conducted in small groups where students learned through collaborative work and reviewed their learning with a card game. A small but significant increase was observed when comparing the scores of practical exams of the locomotor apparatus with those of 2018-2019 (6.79 ± 2.22 vs. 6.38 ± 2.24, p < 0.05), while the scores were similar (7.76 ± 1.99 vs. 7.64 ± 1.92) for the organ system exams. Students' responses in a satisfaction survey were mostly positive (>80%) regarding the motivating and learning-facilitating effect of this educational method. Our work shows that the application of blended learning in anatomy practicals based on a flipped classroom and with elements of gamification and collaborative work can be an effective way to improve the learning experience of students.
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- Olga Gómez
- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, CEU Universities, C/Tirant lo Blanch, 7, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, CEU Universities, C/Tirant lo Blanch, 7, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, CEU Universities, C/Tirant lo Blanch, 7, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, CEU Universities, C/Tirant lo Blanch, 7, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, CEU Universities, C/Tirant lo Blanch, 7, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, CEU Universities, C/Tirant lo Blanch, 7, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, Facultad de Veterinaria, Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, CEU Universities, C/Tirant lo Blanch, 7, Alfara del Patriarca, 46115 Valencia, Spain
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Arayapisit T, Pojmonpiti D, Dansirisomboon K, Jitverananrangsri K, Poosontipong D, Sipiyaruk K. An educational board game for learning orofacial spaces: An experimental study comparing collaborative and competitive approaches. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2023. [PMID: 36695535 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2257] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 12/28/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Odontogenic orofacial space infection is an important topic in the dental curriculum. However, dental students do encounter difficulties in identifying the patterns of odontogenic infection spreading through fascial spaces. The implementation of game concepts might allow them to actively learn this topic by engagement. This research aimed to develop a game for learning about the orofacial spaces and to evaluate its implementation whether a competitive or collaborative approach would be more effective for dental undergraduates. 'Trace the Spread' has been developed as a table-top board game, consisting of a main board presenting the anatomical map of a human model and two types of cards (quest and action cards). Eight groups of four students were randomly assigned into either the collaboration or competition group. The students were given pre- and post-knowledge assessments to evaluate knowledge improvement after game completion, where they were asked to rate their satisfaction toward the game using a paper-based questionnaire. The findings demonstrated a significant increase in the knowledge assessment scores after game completion in both collaboration (p < 0.001) and competition groups (p = 0.003). The score improvement of the collaboration group was significantly higher than that of the competition group (p < 0.001). The students tended to show satisfaction with the game, in which the collaboration group rated the game more positively compared to the competitive approach. This game appeared to be effective for learning orofacial space infections, and the learning environment within the collaborative group was found to be more supportive in terms of knowledge improvement and satisfaction.
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- Tawepong Arayapisit
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Doctor of Dental Surgery Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Doctor of Dental Surgery Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Doctor of Dental Surgery Program, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Vagg T, Toulouse A, O'Mahony C, Lone M. Visualizing Anatomy in Dental Morphology Education. ADVANCES IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2023; 1406:187-207. [PMID: 37016116 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-26462-7_9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2023]
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Tooth morphology is a foundation course for all dental healthcare students including dentists, dental hygiene, dental therapy, and dental nursing students. This chapter explores the conventional and innovative teaching methods to deliver tooth morphology educational modules. The teaching tools are explored with a 2D and 3D lens, with a particular focus on visualization, student understanding, and engagement. Traditional methods of teaching tooth morphology must be complemented with innovative pedagogical approaches in order to maintain student's attention and accommodate their diverse learning methods. Teaching 3D anatomy enables students to visualize and spatially comprehend the link between various anatomical components. Online tests and quizzes motivate students and are also beneficial in preparing students for exams. Online self-examinations offering visualization with 3D teeth enable students to evaluate their knowledge and offers immediate feedback, which aids in the long-term retention of information. These tools can be as efficient as other teaching methods, allowing the students to study at their own pace and with repetition. The authors conclude that blended and innovative teaching methods should supplement student learning and not replace, traditional face-to-face educational methods.
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- Tamara Vagg
- Cork Adult CF Centre, Cork University Hospital, University College Cork, Wilton, Cork, Republic of Ireland
- School of Computer Science and Information Technology, University College Cork, Cork, Republic of Ireland
- HRB Clinical Research Facility Cork, University College Cork, Cork, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, Republic of Ireland
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, Republic of Ireland.
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Grad P, Przeklasa-Bierowiec AM, Malinowski KP, Witowski J, Proniewska K, Tatoń G. Application of HoloLens-based augmented reality and three-dimensional printed anatomical tooth reference models in dental education. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2022. [PMID: 36524288 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Revised: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Tooth anatomy is fundamental knowledge used in everyday dental practice to reconstruct the occlusal surface during cavity fillings. The main objective of this project was to evaluate the suitability of two types of anatomical tooth reference models used to support reconstruction of the occlusal anatomy of the teeth: (1) a three-dimensional (3D)-printed model and (2) a model displayed in augmented reality (AR) using Microsoft HoloLens. The secondary objective was to evaluate three aspects impacting the outcome: clinical experience, comfort of work, and other variables. The tertiary objective was to evaluate the usefulness of AR in dental education. Anatomical models of crowns of three different molars were made using cone beam computed tomography image segmentation, printed with a stereolithographic 3D-printer, and then displayed in the HoloLens. Each participant reconstructed the occlusal anatomy of three teeth. One without any reference materials and two with an anatomical reference model, either 3D-printed or holographic. The reconstruction work was followed by the completion of an evaluation questionnaire. The maximum Hausdorff distances (Hmax) between the superimposed images of the specimens after the procedures and the anatomical models were then calculated. The results showed that the most accurate but slowest reconstruction was achieved with the use of 3D-printed reference models and that the results were not affected by other aspects considered. For this method, the Hmax was observed to be 630 μm (p = 0.004). It was concluded that while AR models can be helpful in dental anatomy education, they are not suitable replacements for physical models.
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- Piotr Grad
- Department of Integrated Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Integrated Dentistry, Institute of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Telemedicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Radiology, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Bioinformatics and Telemedicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Biophysics, Chair of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
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Lin GSS, Lee YQ, Ng YM, Cheah YY. Comparison of Malaysia's Bachelor of Dental Technology curriculum with three other countries: Proposing a basic curriculum framework. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2022. [PMID: 35997544 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION A dental technologist is one of the most essential allied dental health professionals and the dental technology curriculum should be comprehensively reviewed on a regular basis. This study aims to compare the only existing Bachelor of Dental Technology (BDT) curriculum in Malaysia with BDT programmes offered by other well-established universities, and map out the similarities and differences, as well as to explore future recommendations and propose a new curriculum framework. MATERIALS AND METHODS A descriptive analysis was carried out using Laurie Brady's four-stage strategy. First, available curriculum materials were collected from four different institutions' electronic webpage: AIMST (Malaysia), GU (Australia), UO (New Zealand) and CMU (United Kingdom), and then compared based on three key domains: curriculum contents, teaching and learning strategies and assessments. Following that, the similarities and differences between various curricula were identified. Future recommendations and a curriculum framework were then proposed. RESULTS The core BDT curriculum content is concurred upon by all four universities, with an emphasis on basic sciences, laboratory materials, practical sessions and research projects. However, the credit weightage for each course or module varied across the four institutions, with some offering unique subjects and implementing different teaching methods and assessments. A simple BDT curriculum framework with a proposed syllabus was designed based on the three key domains and future recommendations for curriculum improvement were explored. CONCLUSION The present study identified several areas for Malaysian BDT curriculum development and improvement. The proposed framework can be a guide for Malaysian dental schools in designing a comprehensive dental technology programme.
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- Galvin Sim Siang Lin
- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) University, Bedong, Malaysia
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- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) University, Bedong, Malaysia
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy (MAHSA) University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) University, Bedong, Malaysia
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy (MAHSA) University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Dental Materials, Faculty of Dentistry, Asian Institute of Medicine, Science and Technology (AIMST) University, Bedong, Malaysia
- Department of Prosthetic Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Malaysian Allied Health Sciences Academy (MAHSA) University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Sun W, Chen H, Zhong Y, Zhang W, Chu F, Li L, Chen Y, Wang X, Wang Q, Wang Y, Wei Y, Liu L, Xu Y. Three-Dimensional Tooth Models with Pulp Cavity Enhance Dental Anatomy Education. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2022; 15:566-575. [PMID: 33829672 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 03/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/04/2021] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Dental anatomy is an integrated, core fundamental dental course, which prepares students for all future clinical dental courses. This study aimed to build up an online dental learning platform of micro-computed tomography-based three-dimensional (3D) tooth models with pulp cavity, and to further evaluate its effectiveness for dental anatomy education using a cohort study. First, ninety-six extracted permanent teeth were scanned by micro-computed tomography and the enamel, dentine, and pulp cavity of each was distinguished by different grey-scale intensities using Mimics software. Three-dimensional images allowed further discrimination and insights into permanent three-rooted premolars, central tip, and dental diseases including deep caries and wedge-shaped defects. Furthermore, a second mesiobuccal canal (MB2) in maxillary permanent molar teeth and Vertucci type III root canal configuration in mandibular anterior teeth could be detected using the 3D analytical tool. A digitized 3D tooth model learning platform was implemented. Last, two groups of dental students were assessed to evaluate the effect of 3D models on dental anatomy education. Participants in the Digital group were allowed to use the online dental learning platform freely after class, while the participants in the Traditional group were not. Assessment quizzes showed that participants' scores improved in the Digital group with the use of the learning platform compared with scores in the Traditional group. A questionnaire survey indicated that the participants had a positive attitude toward the 3D models. Thus, adding digital 3D resources to a traditional curriculum may have a positive effect on academic achievements.
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- Wen Sun
- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Basic Science of Stomatology, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
- Department of Periodontics, Affiliated Hospital of Stomatology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, People's Republic of China
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Fonseca A, Guimarães VBDS, Rodrigues-Junior SA, Fonseca AAR, de Azevedo RA, Corrêa MB, Lund RG. Effect of Dental Course Cycle on Anatomical Knowledge and Dental Carving Ability of Dental Students. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2022; 15:352-359. [PMID: 33783136 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Revised: 12/29/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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This study assessed the effect of the course cycle on theoretical knowledge of dental morphology and the dental carving ability of dental students. Thirty-two dental students from the third semester (initial cycle) and 30 students from the eighth and tenth semesters of the dental course (end cycle) had their theoretical knowledge on dental morphology assessed using a questionnaire with ten closed questions. Their dental carving ability was also assessed using wax carvings in macro models of plaster (for the third [S3] and eight [S8] semesters) and natural-sized artificial teeth (for the tenth [S10] semester). The teeth chosen for the dental carving activity were #16 and #47. The scores were statistically analyzed using the t-test, Kruskal-Wallis test, and Mann-Whitney test (α = 0.05). Students from the initial cycle presented better theoretical knowledge than the other groups did (P < 0.007). No significant differences in carving score were found between the initial and end cycles (P > 0.05), although S10 students obtained a higher score for teeth #16 and #47 (P < 0.05). Natural-sized artificial teeth received a higher evaluation score in dental carvings than the macro models (P < 0.001). Within the limits of this study, it was possible to conclude that students from the initial cycle (S3) presented higher theoretical knowledge, whereas no difference in carving ability was observed between the initial and end cycles. The tenth semester (S10) students performed dental carvings with better quality. Furthermore, carvings in natural-sized artificial teeth presented better quality compared with the macro models.
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- Ademar Fonseca
- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Regional Community University of Chapecó - Unochapecó, Chapecó, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Department of Morphology, Institute of Biology, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Postgraduate Program in Dentistry, Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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Kurtulmus‐Yilmaz S, Önöral Ö. Effectiveness of screen-to-screen and face-to-face learning modalities in dental anatomy module during Covid-19 pandemic. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2022; 15:57-66. [PMID: 34719111 PMCID: PMC8653335 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2021] [Revised: 10/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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The Covid-19 pandemic has forced all dentistry faculties to quickly shift to the online supplementation or replacement of traditional modules to pursue education. However, there is limited research evaluating the effectiveness of this education modality on student performance in dental anatomy and manipulation module. Accordingly, it was aimed to compare the influence of different education modalities on the performances of the students enrolled in this module. The students were requested to perform 11 practical assignments throughout the fall term. A total of 220 face-to-face-educated (F2F) and 138 screen-to-screen-educated (S2S) students were included. To evaluate the influence of education modality on the performances of the students, cumulative success scores were calculated and compared using an independent t-test. The grades of the first (maxillary central), sixth (maxillary premolar), and eleventh assignments (mandibular first molar) were also analyzed to understand the manipulation-skill progress of each student within the same year. The grades of above-mentioned three assignments were converted into nominal data (excellent, very good, good, acceptable, and fail) based on certain thresholds, and a chi-square test was conducted. The cumulative success scores in F2F group were significantly lower than those in S2S group (P = 0.02). Differences between the first and eleventh tasks in both education modalities were significant (P < 0.05). The S2S-educated students achieved significantly higher achievement points in the sixth and eleventh assignments (P < 0.001). The S2S education can be suggested as an applicable modality for teaching dental anatomy and manipulation module. However, further work is needed to ascertain whether this result is replicable throughout dental anatomy education.
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- Department of ProsthodonticsFaculty of DentistryNear East UniversityNicosia, Mersin10Turkey
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Savoldi F, Yeung AWK, Tanaka R, Mohammad Zadeh LS, Montalvao C, Bornstein MM, Tsoi JKH. Dry Skulls and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) for Teaching Orofacial Bone Anatomy to Undergraduate Dental Students. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2021; 14:62-70. [PMID: 32223076 DOI: 10.1002/ase.1961] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 03/22/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Learning bone anatomy of the skull is a complex topic involving three-dimensional information. The impact of the use of human dry skulls and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging was investigated in the teaching of undergraduate dental students. Sixty-four first-year students in the University of Hong Kong were randomly divided into eight groups. Four teaching methods were tested: (1) CBCT followed by standard lecture, (2) CBCT followed by lecture with skulls, (3) standard lecture followed by CBCT, and (4) lecture with skulls followed by CBCT. After each, students were given a multiple-choice questionnaire to assess their objective learning outcome (20 questions) and a questionnaire for their subjective satisfaction (10 statements). Surveys were assessed with Cronbach's alpha, Kendall's tau-b, and principal components analysis. Data were analyzed with Student's t-test and a one-way ANOVA (significance α = 0.05). Standard lecture followed by CBCT showed the highest learning outcome score (81.6% ± 14.1%), but no significant difference was present among four teaching methods. Cone beam computed tomography followed by lecture with skulls scored the highest overall subjective satisfaction (4.9 ± 0.8 out of 6), but no significant difference was present among teaching methods. Nevertheless, students' perception of learning was positively influenced by the use of skulls (P = 0.018). The timing of administration of the CBCT did not affect students' subjective satisfaction or objective learning outcome. Students perceived to learn more by using skulls, but their objective learning outcomes were not significantly affected. A discrepancy seems to exist between students' perception of learning and their effective performance.
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- Fabio Savoldi
- Discipline of Orthodontics, Dental School, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
- Orthodontics, Division of Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
- Department of Oral Health and Medicine, University Center for Dental Medicine Basel (UZB), University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Dental Materials Science, Division of Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, People's Republic of China
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Conte DB, Zancanaro M, Guollo A, Schneider LR, Lund RG, Rodrigues-Junior SA. Educational Interventions to Improve Dental Anatomy Carving Ability of Dental Students: A Systematic Review. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2021; 14:99-109. [PMID: 32717118 DOI: 10.1002/ase.2004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 07/13/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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This systematic review aimed to identify the level of impact of educational strategies for teaching tooth carving on the carving ability of undergraduate dental students. The PubMed-NCBI, Cochrane-CENTRAL, LILACS, Ibecs, BBO, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched in May 2019, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and two-arm non-randomized studies of interventions (NRSI) addressing educational interventions toward the dental carving of undergraduate students. Studies from the year 2000 until the search date, written in English, Portuguese, and Spanish were included. Study screening and data extraction were performed in duplicate and blinded. The data were presented narratively, considering the dental carving ability of students the primary outcome. The risk of bias was assessed using the RoB tool 2.0 and ROBINS-I, and the level of evidence was determined with GRADE. Of 3,574 studies, 6 were included, with 3 RCTs and 3 NRSIs. Very low level of evidence was provided from the NRSIs that flipped classroom (1 study; n = 140) and a student-driven revised module (1 study; n = 264) improved the carving ability of students. Additionally, there was moderate evidence of online complementary material (1 RCT; n = 30) and reinforcement class improving the carving ability of students (1 RCT; n = 29). The replacement of traditional classes by an instructional DVD (1 RCT; n = 73) and assessment of carving projects through digital systems (1 NRSI; n = 79) did not enhance the carving ability of students. Study design, risk of bias, and imprecision downgraded the level of evidence. There was a very low to moderate evidence on the effectiveness of student-driven educational approaches and complementary classes of dental anatomy in improving the dental carving ability of students.
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- Daniele B Conte
- School of Dentistry, Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó - Unochapecó, Chapecó, Brazil
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- School of Dentistry, Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó - Unochapecó, Chapecó, Brazil
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- Discipline of Dental Anatomy and Oral Stomatology, School of Dentistry, Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó - Unochapecó, Chapecó, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó - Unochapecó, Chapecó, Brazil
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- Department of Restorative Dentistry, Post-Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Brazil
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- Health Sciences Post-Graduate Program, Universidade Comunitária da Região de Chapecó - Unochapecó, Chapecó, Brazil
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Wang H, Xu H, Zhang J, Yu S, Wang M, Qiu J, Zhang M. The effect of 3D-printed plastic teeth on scores in a tooth morphology course in a Chinese university. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2020; 20:469. [PMID: 33238983 PMCID: PMC7691052 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-020-02390-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The tooth morphology course is an important basic dental course. However, it is difficult to fully reflect the three-dimensional (3D) morphological characteristics of tooth structure in two-dimensional pictures in traditional textbooks. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of 3D-printed plastic model teeth in the teaching of tooth morphology. METHODS Twenty-two undergraduate students who matriculated at the School of Stomatology, the Fourth Medical University, in 2014 and 23 who matriculated in 2016 participated in the study. Each student who matriculated in 2016 was given a full set of fourteen standard 3D-printed plastic model teeth for use during the learning process, and an anonymous questionnaire was used to evaluate the usefulness of the 3D-printed plastic model teeth from the perspective of the students. RESULTS There was no significant difference between the two groups in the scores of the theoretical examination or the total score. However, for the score of the sculpted gypsum teeth, the students who used the 3D-printed plastic model teeth in their studies scored significantly higher (P = 0.002). More than 90% of the students thought that the 3D-printed plastic model teeth were of great help or were very helpful for mastering the anatomy of teeth and for carving the gypsum teeth. CONCLUSION Standard 3D-printed plastic teeth can effectively assist students in learning tooth morphology by transforming two-dimensional pictures and descriptions in the textbook into a 3D conformation, effectively promoting students' learning and mastery of tooth morphology and structure. Additionally, the results suggest that 3D-printed plastic model teeth are of great help to the students in mastering and improving their carving skills.
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- Helin Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral Anatomy and Physiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University, 145 Changlexi Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Medical Education, The Third Affiliated Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University, 145 Changlexi Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral Anatomy and Physiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University, 145 Changlexi Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral Anatomy and Physiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University, 145 Changlexi Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral Anatomy and Physiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University, 145 Changlexi Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Medical Education, The Third Affiliated Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University, 145 Changlexi Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Military Stomatology, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, Shaanxi International Joint Research Center for Oral Diseases, Department of Oral Anatomy and Physiology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of the Fourth Military Medical University, 145 Changlexi Road, Xi'an, 710032, Shaanxi, China.
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Cheng ZL, Cai M, Chen XY, Li P, Chen XH, Lin ZM, Xu M. A novel cutting machine supports dental students to study the histology of the tooth hard tissue. J Dent Sci 2019; 14:113-118. [PMID: 31210885 PMCID: PMC6561865 DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2019.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2019] [Revised: 03/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background/purpose Ground section is the only way to study tooth enamel, and the conventional methods of making ground sections, grinding by hand or using a hard tissue microtome are either too time consuming or money costing. This study aimed to develop and assess a novel cutting machine in making ground sections and learning aid for dental students. Materials and methods By using the novel cutting machine, the students cut the embedding teeth and got 50 μm ground sections efficiently. A series of fine/coarse combination stones were used for grinding the sections to uniform 20 μm thickness. Self-made ground sections were used in the lab class of tooth tissue. Questionnaires were designed to assess the participants’ attitude towards the cutting machine and their knowledge of the tooth tissue before and after making the tooth ground sections. Results Our findings indicated that the novel cutting machine can act as an efficient tool to make tooth ground sections. Indeed, data indicated that making tooth ground section progress can assist students’ understanding of the structure and function of tooth and their pathology knowledge had improved. From a qualitative point of view, the students described making tooth ground section progress improve their practical ability and study interest in oral pathology. Conclusion Overall, these findings indicate that our novel cutting machine can act as an efficient tool to make tooth ground sections and support dental students to study the pathology of the tooth hard tissue in a simple and functional way.
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- Zhi-Lan Cheng
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
- Corresponding authors. Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China. Fax: +8620 83822807.
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China
- Corresponding authors. Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, No. 56 Ling Yuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, China. Fax: +8620 83822807.
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Lone M, Vagg T, Theocharopoulos A, Cryan JF, Mckenna JP, Downer EJ, Toulouse A. Development and Assessment of a Three-Dimensional Tooth Morphology Quiz for Dental Students. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2019; 12:284-299. [PMID: 30378278 DOI: 10.1002/ase.1815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Revised: 05/21/2018] [Accepted: 06/12/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Tooth morphology has a pivotal role in the dental curriculum and provides one of the important foundations of clinical practice. To supplement tooth morphology teaching a three-dimensional (3D) quiz application (app) was developed. The 3D resource enables students to study tooth morphology actively by selecting teeth from an interactive quiz, modify their viewpoint and level of zoom. Additionally, students are able to rotate the tooth to obtain a 3D spatial understanding of the different surfaces of the tooth. A cross-over study was designed to allow comparison of students' results after studying with the new application or traditionally with extracted/model teeth. Data show that the app provides an efficient learning tool and that students' scores improve with usage (18% increase over three weeks, P < 0.001). Data also show that student assessment scores were correlated with scores obtained while using the app but were not influenced by the teaching modality initially accessed (r2 = 0.175, P < 0.01). Comparison of the 2016 and 2017 class performance shows that the class that had access to the app performed significantly better on their final tooth morphology assessment (68.0% ±15.0 vs. 75.3% ±13.4, P < 0.01). Furthermore, students reported that the 3D application was intuitive, provided useful feedback, presented the key features of the teeth, and assisted in learning tooth morphology. The 3D tooth morphology app thus provides students with a useful adjunct teaching tool for learning dental anatomy. Anat Sci Educ 00: 000-000. © 2018 American Association of Anatomists.
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- Mutahira Lone
- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Computer Science, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Cork University Dental School and Hospital, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Discipline of Physiology, School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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de Azevedo RA, Correa MB, Torriani MA, Lund RG. Optimizing quality of dental carving by preclinical dental students through anatomy theory reinforcement. ANATOMICAL SCIENCES EDUCATION 2018; 11:377-384. [PMID: 29156108 DOI: 10.1002/ase.1752] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2017] [Revised: 07/27/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Knowledge of dental anatomy is of great importance in the practice of dentistry, especially in oral rehabilitation, because without this knowledge, professional practice is not possible. Dental carving plays a major role in training dental students as it develops their manual dexterity. This randomized controlled trial aimed to evaluate the influence of didactic-theoretical reinforcement on the theoretical and practical knowledge of dental anatomy of preclinical students by examining the quality of the anatomical restorations performed by these students before and after a didactic-theoretical reinforcement. For the evaluation of theoretical knowledge, a questionnaire with closed questions about dental anatomy was used. To evaluate the effect of didactic reinforcement on dental carvings, two groups of 15 preclinical students were assessed. Experimental group (G1) received a three-hour theoretical tutoring on dental anatomy, while the control group (G2) did not. The dental carving scores obtained by the two different groups were compared using Student's t-test. Cohen's d was used to estimate the effect sizes between groups. The frequency of correct answers given for each theoretical knowledge question was compared in each group using Fisher's exact test. T-test was also used to compare the means of the two groups' final scores of theoretical evaluations. To compare these final scores obtained in both carving and theoretical tests, a principal component analysis was performed with different items assessed in each test to obtain factor loading scores and a final weighted score, where factor loadings were considered for each item. Weighted scores were compared using t-test. Also, scores obtained during the head and neck course were assessed and compared using t-test. Spearman's correlation test was used to assess the correlation between scores obtained prior to the anatomy course and scores obtained in the dental carving exercise. The theoretical evaluation revealed no significant difference between the grades (mean ± SD) of G1 (85.1 ± 6.6%) and G2 (86.2 ± 9.1%) with the grades of a baseline test that was previously obtained when students submitted to the study (P = 0.725). Regarding the tooth carving assessment, the dental carving quality by students of G1 has significantly improved, except for tooth #23 (P = 0.096). Theoretical reinforcement of dental anatomy seems to improve the students' carving performance but does not enhance their knowledge about dental anatomy. Anat Sci Educ 11: 377-384. © 2017 American Association of Anatomists.
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- Renato A de Azevedo
- Post-Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Department of Surgery and Bucco-Maxilo-Facial Traumatology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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- Post-Graduate Program in Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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