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Wen C, Lyu X, Zhang Q. Factors affecting career decision-making of stomatology undergraduate students in China at graduation: a cross-sectional study on selection dilemmas. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2024; 24:1087. [PMID: 39363328 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-024-06050-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2024] [Indexed: 10/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Given today's competitive climate, graduates in stomatology face the dilemma of deciding whether to pursue higher education, obtain a master's degree, or focus on clinical careers. However, their career planning tendencies and decision-making factors have not been clarified. This study aimed to analyze these aspects among stomatology undergraduate students at the Southwest Medical University (SWMU) in China. METHODS This cross-sectional study between July and August 2022 included undergraduate students majoring in stomatology at SWMU. A cross-sectional online questionnaire was used to gather data on the respondents' plans after graduation. The questionnaire included inquiries into their intentions regarding postgraduate education and standardized training. Additionally, the survey explored whether the respondents preferred academic or professional master's degrees, which stomatology subspecialty they preferred, and the factors that influenced their choices. RESULTS One hundred dental undergraduate students participated in this survey. Results indicated that 91.0% of respondents chose to pursue a master's degree after graduation. Moreover, 80.2% of the respondents chose the professional master rather than the academic master as their first choice. Orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and oral implantology were the top three subspecialties that students preferred. Personal interest, expected revenue, and family suggestions were the main factors influencing subspecialty selection. CONCLUSIONS The study reveals that stomatology undergraduate students face challenges and a dilemma at graduation. Due to the fierce competition in the job market, graduates aspire to pursue postgraduate studies instead of entering the workforce immediately after graduation. Students need to understand the employment landscape in oral medicine and familiarize themselves with the work patterns of various subspecialties while remaining flexible in charting their career paths.
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- Cai Wen
- Department of Prosthodontics, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
- Department of Oral Implantology, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
- Luzhou Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction and Regeneration, The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
- Institute of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
- Department of VIP Dental Service,The Affiliated Stomatology Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China.
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- School of Stomatology, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Nosocomial Infection Control, The Affiliated Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, Sichuan, China
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Arroyo-Bote S, Bennasar-Verger C, Martínez-Jover A, Ferragut-Pina P, Riutot-Sbert P, López-González ÁA, Barkvol P. Development of a three-dimensional printed model from a digital impression of a real patient for aesthetic dentistry undergraduate teaching. J Dent Educ 2024; 88:1144-1158. [PMID: 38634400 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13552] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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INTRODUCTION The acquisition of skills and manual dexterity in aesthetic dentistry in undergraduate teaching requires preclinical practices with simulation that should approximate real clinical situations. OBJECTIVE We will present a digital procedure for the creation of three-dimensional (3D) resin models adapted to the practices of the Aesthetic Dentistry course. MATERIAL AND METHOD Stereolithography or Standard Tesellation Language (STL) files of a real patient were previously obtained with a 3-shape intraoral scanner. Using the Exocad computer programme for dental prosthesis design, various modifications were made, such as incisor rotation, surface alterations imitating dysplasias or erosions, the creation of diastemas, or even changes in tooth size. The virtual model was printed in resin for use by students. Once the practices were finished, the students and the teachers evaluated the use of the 3D printed models. RESULTS The result is the typodont model, in which seven laboratory sessions took place: 1-Restoration of conoid tooth morphology, 2-Cervical abrasion/ erosion restoration, 3-Direct Composite Veneer, 4-Aesthetic correction in a tooth with rotation, 5-Diastem closure, 6-Occlusal abrasions/ erosion, and 7-Maryland bridge. 90.48% of the students evaluated the designed 3D model as the best method for laboratory practice compared to other methods, obtaining a general assessment of 8.3 out of 10. CONCLUSION The method used has provided a reproducible standard analog model for direct aesthetic dental restoration practice, with a good assessment by students and teachers.
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- Sebastiana Arroyo-Bote
- Department of Conservative Dentistry, ADEMA School of Dentistry, ADEMA Health IUNICS group, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, ADEMA School of Dentistry, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Department of Conservative Dentistry, ADEMA School of Dentistry, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Department of dental prostheses, ADEMA School of Dentistry, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Advisory Council for Research, ADEMA School of Dentistry, ADEMA Health IUNICS group, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
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- Department of statistics and research, ADEMA School of Dentistry, ADEMA Health IUNICS group, University of the Balearic Islands, Palma, Spain
- Occupational Risk Prevention Service, Balearic Islands Health Service, Palma, Spain
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- Department of Oral Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Wu S, Gao L, Fu J, Zhao C, Wang P. The Application of Virtual Simulation Technology in Scaling and Root Planing Teaching. Int Dent J 2024; 74:303-309. [PMID: 37973524 PMCID: PMC10988261 DOI: 10.1016/j.identj.2023.09.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Virtual simulation (VS) technology has been widely utilised in various aspects of oral education. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of VS technology in a scaling and root planing (SRP) teaching programme and explore an effective teaching approach. METHOD A total of 98 fourth-year undergraduates from Guanghua School of Stomatology at Sun Yat-sen University were enrolled in this study and randomly assigned to either the VS teaching group or the traditional teaching (TT) group. All participants received SRP training before undergoing an operational examination. Subsequently, questionnaires were administered to both students and teachers involved in the programme to assess the teaching effect and fidelity of the VS training system. Unpaired Student t test was used to analyse the final test scores and residual rates amongst students. RESULTS The overall residual rate of the calculus in the VS group was significantly lower than that in the TT group (48.81% ± 13.50% vs 56.89% ± 13.68%, P<.01). The difference was particularly notable in posterior teeth, proximal surfaces, and deep pockets. Additionally, the VS group students achieved higher final grades compared to the TT group (86.92 ± 6.10 vs 83.02 ± 6.05, P<0.01). In terms of teaching effectiveness assessment, the VS group students provided higher scores than the TT group, except in the areas of mastery of position, finger rests, and efficiency. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of VS technology demonstrated improvements in students' performance in SRP teaching. Therefore, a novel integrated pedagogic approaches method that combines VS technology with traditional teaching approaches could be further explored in future training programmes.
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- Shiwen Wu
- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Department of Periodontology, Guanghua School and Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Department of Periodontology, Guanghua School and Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- Guanghua School of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China; Department of Periodontology, Guanghua School and Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Ma L, Lai H, Zhao W. Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Virtual Simulation Platform for Apexification Learning. Dent J (Basel) 2024; 12:27. [PMID: 38392231 PMCID: PMC10887995 DOI: 10.3390/dj12020027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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The traditional teaching methods for apexification face difficulties in meeting dental students' practical training needs. Herein, we aimed to find optimal techniques of learning apexification and to evaluate whether a virtual simulation platform for apexification learning was effective. A virtual simulation learning platform for apexification was developed. Ninety-nine 4th-year dentistry students were classified randomly into the control group (Con, receiving conventional teaching) and the experimental group (Exp, receiving virtual simulation teaching). Theoretical tests before (test 1) and after the virtual simulation training (test 2) assessed the effect of learning. In the Exp group, a questionnaire was used to assess student understanding of the virtual simulation platform. In the Exp group, the test-2 scores were significantly better compared those in the Con group (p < 0.001). Furthermore, in the Exp group, the test-2 scores exceeded those of test 1 (p < 0.001). Feedback using the questionnaire covered the evaluation of the Exp group for the virtual reality platform and offered useful suggestions. Applying the virtual simulation learning platform had positive effects on improving learning quality related to apexification.
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- Lan Ma
- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510275, China
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Fu J, Lao Z, Gao L, Wu S, Huang X, Zhao C, Wang P. Effectiveness of typodont, quail egg and virtual simulation for ultrasonic periodontal scaling teaching among pre-clinical students: a randomized trial. BMC Oral Health 2024; 24:86. [PMID: 38229105 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03767-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the efficacy of three different techniques, namely virtual simulation technology (VS), traditional pathological typodont (TT), and quail egg (QE), in pre-clinical training of periodontal ultrasonic scaling. It also aimed to propose an integrated teaching approach for ultrasonic scaling teaching. METHODS This single-blind randomized multi-arm trial enrolled 108 fourth-year students from Guanghua School of Stomatology at Sun Yat-sen University. The participants were randomly, evenly assigned to VS, TT, or QE group. First, the participants received theoretical review on ultrasonic scaling and demonstrative teaching. Then in the 90-minute operation training by group, students used traditional typodont equipped in head-simulators, raw quail eggs, or scaling module of the UniDental VS system respectively. Then all participants practiced on pathological models for 30 min. In the final operation examination, participants were instructed to remove the supra- and sub-gingival calculi pre-set on designated teeth by ultrasonic scalers within 30 min. Their performances were evaluated by residual calculus rate and a multi-perspective scoring scale. After the examination, questionnaires were provided to assess the teaching effects of each method and the fidelity of VS. Statistical analysis was carried out using one-way, two-way ANOVA, and multiple t-test. RESULTS Students in VS group had significant higher total test scores than QE group (87.89 ± 6.81, 83.53 ± 8.14) and TT group (85.03 ± 6.81). VS group scored higher in several dimensional comparisons with the other two groups, especially in difficult situations. QE group had higher scores particularly in force application and supra-gingival scaling. TT group scored the highest in pivot stability practice and body position training. Students gave higher scores when assessing the fidelity of VS than experienced teachers. CONCLUSION The study highlights the importance of specialized pre-clinical training on ultrasonic scaling for dental students. The methods adopted in current study (VS, TT and QE) each offered unique advantages in education, which can be combined to create an integrative teaching procedure. This procedure aims to provide an effective, advisable and normative pre-clinical training procedure for ultrasonic scaling. By utilizing the strengths of each method, dental educators can deliver high-quality training and ensure that students are well-prepared for clinical practice.
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- Jiarun Fu
- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China
- Department of Periodontology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China
- Department of Periodontology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China.
- Department of Periodontology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China.
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- Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen University, No.55 Linyuan Xi Road, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China.
- Department of Periodontology, Hospital of Stomatology, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510055, China.
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Lu J, Zhang L, Ye L. Construction and application of dental virtual reality simulation teaching system in China: Necessity and strategies. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2023. [PMID: 37771275 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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INTRODUCTION 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 holistic teaching system that employs virtual simulation technology to assist instructors in teaching and students in learning has gradually been formed. MATERIALS AND METHODS Based on the work of the West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, we introduced the necessity and advantages of the application of virtual simulation technology in talent training in dentistry and the status of this teaching system. RESULTS A virtual dental simulation teaching system was constructed and applied in China. Virtual reality technology was incorporated into the four elements of the teaching system. This reformed system carried out educational informatization in terms of the construction of a virtual simulation teaching platform, development of virtual simulation teaching resources, improvement of the student training model, and upgrading of teaching management. CONCLUSION The holistic teaching system implemented at the West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, highlights the successful incorporation of virtual reality technology into various aspects of dental education. The construction of this system reflects the deep integration of modern information technology and dental education, with the aim of helping dental educators promote teaching methods and management model in the future.
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- Junzhuo Lu
- West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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