scholarly journals Assessing dental students’ professional satisfaction with operative dentistry teaching and curriculum

Medicine ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 100 (25) ◽  
pp. e26459
Author(s):  
Mohammed A. Alqarni
Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
Professional Satisfaction ◽  
Operative Dentistry

scholarly journals Assessing dental students’ professional satisfaction with operative dentistry teaching and curriculum: A study in Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Alqarni
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Professional Satisfaction ◽  
Operative Dentistry ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Content Relevance ◽  
Total Satisfaction ◽  
Level Of Satisfaction ◽  
High Level

Abstract Background Evaluating students’ professional satisfaction of operative dentistry teaching and curriculum can help in identifying their educational needs and improving the quality of the education imparted. This study aimed to assess the professional satisfaction derived by undergraduate dental students in Saudi Arabia from the operative dentistry course teaching and its curriculum.Methods A total of 193 (109 male 56.48%; and 84 female 43.52%) students participated in a survey. The respondents were at the 10th, 11th, and 12th levels of the operational dentistry course in a ratio of 34.2%, 32.1%, and 33.7%, respectively. Data were collected from survey items (18 questions) covering six areas: Learning Objectives, Course Materials, Content Relevance, Instructor knowledge, Instructor delivery and Style, and Facility and environment. Descriptive and analytical tests were performed using SPSS Software 19 with the significance level set at 0.05.Results A high level of satisfaction was seen among Level 10 (68.18%), Level 11 (79.03%), and Level 12 (86.15%) students. Significant statistical difference was observed among Level 10 students with a low-level of satisfaction and a high level of satisfaction (p<0.05). The percentage of satisfaction increased with the level. A high level of satisfaction was seen among both male (78.90%) and female (76.19%) students, with a total satisfaction level of 77.72%.Conclusion Continuous evaluation and assessment of teaching as well as curriculum can be a tool to improve the quality of education imparted, especially in clinical courses such as operative dentistry.

Dental Students’ Factual and Procedural Knowledge Retention in Operative Dentistry in a Clinical Dental Curriculum

2018 ◽  
Vol 82 (9) ◽  
pp. 943-948
Author(s):  
Tim Hausdörfer ◽  
Philipp Kanzow ◽  
Claudia Tschammler ◽  
Manfred Herrmann ◽  
Annette Wiegand
Keyword(s):  
Procedural Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge Retention ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Operative Dentistry ◽  
Dental Curriculum

scholarly journals Perception of dentists, dental students, and patients on dentogingival aesthetics

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-97
Author(s):  
Migueli DURIGON ◽  
Bruno Pinto ALESSI ◽  
Matheus NEVES ◽  
Micheline Sandini TRENTIN
Keyword(s):  
Negative Influence ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
T Test ◽  
Aesthetic Perception ◽  
Professional Satisfaction ◽  
Complex Concept ◽  
Adobe Photoshop ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
The Aesthetic ◽  
Student’S T Test

Abstract Introduction Patients’ demand for dentogingival aesthetics has increased significantly in recent years, and this is a complex concept due to numerous factors involved in obtaining patient/professional satisfaction. Some dentogingival features may alter smile harmony, such as excessive gingival display. Objective To evaluate whether the presence of gingival display has a negative influence on the perception of dentogingival aesthetics. Material and method 180 individuals (60 dentists, 60 dental students, and 60 patients) evaluated images of volunteer smiles. These images were digitally altered by the Adobe Photoshop™ software, creating different situations of gingival display (4 mm, 2 mm, 0 mm, -2 mm, -4 mm), and graded by the evaluators with the following scores: (01) very pleasant smile, (02) pleasant smile, and 03) unpleasant smile. The scores assigned were analyzed using ANOVA (α=0.05). Result Gingival displays between 0 and 2 mm were considered aesthetically pleasing. Changes of -4 and +4 mm were defined as the most disharmonious smiles. The 0-mm female smile was considered the most harmonious for dentists (1.51) and dental students (1.77), by Student's t test (p<0.05). In the opinion of patients, the smile of +2 mm was considered the most aesthetic. In the image evaluations of men, the 0-mm smile was considered the most aesthetic (p <0.05) for dentists (1.85) and dental students (1.62). The patients considered +2 mm of gingival display the most harmonious smile. Conclusion The aesthetic perception of dental students and dentists was different when compared to the group of patients.

scholarly journals Dental Students’ Didactic and Psychomotor Skills Performance in Dental Anatomy and Preclinical Operative Dentistry Courses in a Saudi Governmental School

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Afnan O. Al-Zain ◽  
Adel M. Abdel-Azim ◽  
Hisham I. Othman
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Psychomotor Skills ◽  
Operative Dentistry ◽  
Dental Anatomy ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Student’S T Test

Background. Knowledge and psychomotor skills are essential in dental education. The aims were to (1) investigate the correlation between dental students’ didactic and psychomotor skills performance in the dental anatomy and preclinical operative dentistry courses and (2) explore the impact of gender on students’ performance in both courses. Materials and Methods. A retrospective cohort study was performed on dental students’ (164 students; 72 males and 92 females) dental anatomy and preclinical operative courses scores of the same class over 2 years (2018–2020). Didactic and practical scores were collected. The didactic scores included examinations. Practical scores included tooth wax carving for the dental anatomy course and class II cavity preparations and restorations for the preclinical operative. Student’s t-test and ANOVA were used to analyze the difference between the didactic and psychomotor skills scores of both courses and genders. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to explore correlations ( p < 0.05 ). Results. Moderate, positive, and significant correlations were found between didactic scores in both courses and between dental anatomy’s didactic and psychomotor skills. A weak, positive, and significant correlation existed between the preclinical operative didactic and psychomotor silks ( p < 0.05 ). Females’ didactic performance was significantly better than males. Gender had a significant, positive, and moderate correlation in the dental anatomy course, but moderate-weak in preclinical operative ( p < 0.05 ). Conclusion. Students’ didactic and psychomotor performance correlations in dental anatomy and preclinical operative courses were positive. The correlation was moderate and weak and varied by course. Gender had a significant impact on student performance and varied by procedure and courses investigated.

Pickard's Guide to Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Avijit Banerjee ◽  
Timothy F. Watson
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Operative Dentistry ◽  
New Graduates ◽  
Clinical Procedures ◽  
Conservative Dentistry ◽  
Evidence Based Guidelines ◽  
And Control

An ideal introduction to the theory and practical aspects of conservative dentistry, the tenth edition of Pickards' Guide to Minimally Invasive Operative Dentistry is a must-have text for all dental students, new graduates and oral healthcare professionals alike. Written in an easy to understand and concise style, the authors introduce the essentials of dental disease before outlining how to collect patient information clinically in order to detect, diagnose, plan and deliver care. Exploring key topics such as disease prevention and control, the principles of minimally invasive operative dentistry, contemporary restorative materials and procedures, this completely up-to-date revised edition integrates a thorough academic grounding for degree examination with an essential preparation for clinical practice for the whole oral healthcare team. Illustrated with step-by-step colour photos, common clinical procedures are clearly set out and labelled for beginners to learn. The tenth edition has been updated to reflect the latest evidence based guidelines for preventitative management and there is a focus on maintaining existing restorations and follow up/long term care.

The Role of Digital 3D Scanned Models in Dental Students’ Self-Assessments in Preclinical Operative Dentistry

2018 ◽  
Vol 82 (4) ◽  
pp. 399-405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cliff Lee ◽  
Hiro Kobayashi ◽  
Samuel R. Lee ◽  
Hiroe Ohyama
Keyword(s):  
Dental Students ◽  
Operative Dentistry ◽  
Self Assessments

The Relationship Between Dental Students’ Assessment Ability and Preclinical and Academic Performance in Operative Dentistry

2017 ◽  
Vol 81 (3) ◽  
pp. 310-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cliff Lee ◽  
Sheetal R. Asher ◽  
Supattriya Chutinan ◽  
German O. Gallucci ◽  
Hiroe Ohyama
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Operative Dentistry ◽  
The Relationship

Influence of Preparatory Workshops on Dental Students’ Academic Performance and Stress on Their First Operative Dentistry Psychomotor Exam

2018 ◽  
Vol 82 (6) ◽  
pp. 608-613
Author(s):  
Deborah A. Dilbone ◽  
Xiaoying Feng ◽  
Yu Su ◽  
Patricia Xirau-Probert ◽  
Linda S. Behar-Horenstein ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Academic Performance ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Operative Dentistry

scholarly journals Impact of the Haptic Virtual Reality Simulator on Dental Students’ Psychomotor Skills in Preclinical Operative Dentistry

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Abeer Farag ◽  
Danya Hashem
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Advanced Technology ◽  
Class I ◽  
Psychomotor Skills ◽  
Skills Acquisition ◽  
Virtual Reality Simulation ◽  
Operative Dentistry ◽  
The Impact

One of the current trends in dental education is to empower dental students on a global platform using advanced technology. Haptic virtual reality simulation (HVRS) is a relatively new technology in the field of teaching and learning operative dentistry. This study aims to assess the impact of haptic virtual reality simulation (HVRS) on dental students’ psychomotor skills acquisition in preclinical operative dentistry. Class I cavity preparations (CP) were performed at baseline by 21 novice dental students on plastic teeth. Duration of CP was recorded and cavity features were evaluated and scored. Then, students were exposed to HVRS training on CP. Another Class I CP was performed by each student on plastic teeth after HVRS training, then evaluated, and the duration was recorded. There was a statistically significant decrease in CP performance time after HVRS training (p < 0.001) and an increase in the mean total marks of CP after HVRS training (p < 0.001). The change in the students’ performance in the CP displayed a statistically significant improvement after HVRS training in smoothness of the pulpal floor (p = 0.047), pulpal floor direction (p = 0.029), buccal, lingual, and mesial wall direction (p = 0.004, p = 0.025, p = 0.002), mesial and distal wall smoothness (p = 0.01, p = 0.001), internal line angle (p = 0.024), and internal point angle (p = 0.029). Overall improved performance in psychomotor skills was found after HVRS training. It could be beneficial to incorporate HVRS training early in pre-clinical operative dentistry courses as an adjunct to conventional phantom head training.

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