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

Knowledge and Attitude towards Basic Life Support (BLS) among Dental students of Dental colleges in South India

2021 ◽  
pp. 2957-2961
Author(s):  
Vignesh Kamath ◽  
Swapna B V ◽  
Smitha Sammith Shetty ◽  
Priya Mukherjee ◽  
Anoop Mayya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Dental Curriculum ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude ◽  
Almost All ◽  
Dental Schools ◽  
Better Than

Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitude of students of dental schools in Southern India towards Basic Life Support (BLS), as well as to study the retention of BLS knowledge over time. Subjects and methods: A prevalidated questionnaire was employed, which contains 12 knowledge Questions and five questions designed to assess the students perspective towards BLS. It was hosted on Google Forms, and the URL was distributed to the Students. Results: A total of 267 responses were received, of which 66 were males and 201 were female students. Out of a maximum possible score of 12, the mean knowledge score of the group was 4.54. It was found that those who attended a BLS workshop within the last 2 years scored significantly better than those who either took it more than 2 years ago or had never undergone BLS training. Almost all participants (96%) agreed that there is a need for BLS to be learned by all dental students and hence BLS training should be part of the dental curriculum. 76.8% of respondents expressed reluctance to perform CPR on strangers. Conclusion: The findings show that the dental students who participated in the study had inadequate knowledge in BLS, but had a positive attitude towards the adoption of BLS into the dental curriculum.

scholarly journals Catalogue of Interactive Learning Objectives to improve an Integrated Medical and Dental Curriculum

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 965-968 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Mahmoodi ◽  
K Sagheb ◽  
Ka Sagheb ◽  
P Schulz ◽  
B Willershausen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Direct Determination ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Study Materials ◽  
Clinical Case Studies ◽  
Dental Curriculum ◽  
E Learning

ABSTRACT Introduction Online learning media are increasingly being incorporated into medical and dental education. However, the coordination between obligatory and facultative teaching domains still remains unsatisfying. The Catalogue of Interactive Learning Objectives of the University Clinic of Mainz (ILKUM), aims to offer knowledge transfer for students while being mindful of their individual qualifications. Its hierarchical structure is designed according to the Association for Dental Education in Europe (ADEE) levels of competence. Materials and methods The ILKUM was designed to establish a stronger interconnection between already existing and prospective learning strategies. All contents are linked to the current lectures as well as to e-learning modules, e.g., clinical case studies and OR videos. Students can conduct self-examinations regarding specific learning objectives. Since 2007, ILKUM has been developed and analyzed regarding its acceptance among dental students. Results These improved e-learning techniques foster time and location-independent access to study materials and allow an estimation of the knowledge achieved by students. Surveys of our students clearly show a large demand for upgrading ILKUM content (89%; n = 172) with integrated self-testing (89%; n = 174). In parallel to the advancement of our e-learning offering, a portion of internet-based learning is constantly rising among students. Conclusion The broad acceptance and demand for the development of ILKUM show its potential. Moreover, ILKUM grants fast, topic-oriented querying of learning content without time and locale limitations as well as direct determination of the individually needed knowledge conditions. Clinical significance The long-term goal of the ILKUM project is to be a sustainable, important additional modality of teaching and training for dental and medical students. How to cite this article Mahmoodi B, Sagheb K, Sagheb K, Schulz P, Willershausen B, Al-Nawas B, Walter C. Catalogue of Interactive Learning Objectives to improve an Integrated Medical and Dental Curriculum. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(12):965-968.

scholarly journals Forensic Odontology: Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Students in Ajman University, United Arab Emirates

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 515-519
Author(s):  
Raghad Hashim ◽  
Afraa Salah ◽  
Ruba Odeh
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Forensic Odontology ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Forensic Identification ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Curriculum ◽  
Knowledge And Attitude

Aims: The aims of this study were to assess dental students’ knowledge and attitude with regard to forensic odontology and to determine students’ opinions in the current dental curriculum. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students at one of the main dental colleges in the United Arab Emirates; only dental students on their final year and internship were invited to participate. An online self-administrated questionnaire was used, which consisted of a set of 15 questions. All the data were entered into Microsoft Excel and then transferred into SPSS. Results: A total of 276 dental students contributed to this study. The highest percentage of correct responses stated by the students was related to the estimation of individuals’ age and estimation of dental age based on radiograph and eruption status. However, there were clear deficiencies in students’ knowledge in relation to other aspects such as gender identification and lip-print, palatal rugae as an indicator in forensic identification. A high percentage (84.8%) had no formal education in the field of forensic odontology. Moreover, 93.1% of the students agreed that their present knowledge about forensic odontology is inadequate. Most of the participants (95.0%) agreed upon the necessity of adding a module on forensic odontology to the current curriculum. Conclusion: Our study revealed inadequate knowledge among dental students in relation to forensic odontology. This lack of knowledge among them attributed to the lack of formal training, and lack of forensic odontology as a part of dental curriculum. Forensic odontology must be added to the undergraduate curriculum as a separate subject to enrich students’ knowledge and awareness toward medico-legal cases in their future careers.

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.

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.

scholarly journals Attitudes of dental students towards paediatric dental behaviour guidance

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. e225272
Author(s):  
Maria Shindova ◽  
Ani Belcheva
Keyword(s):  
Negative Reinforcement ◽  
Physical Restraint ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Parental Presence ◽  
Behaviour Management ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Curriculum ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
Behaviour Guidance

Aim: To compare the pre-clinical and clinical students` perceptions about the non-pharmacological behaviour management techniques in paediatric dentistry and to investigate the influence of the dental curriculum on the students` knowledge regarding this issue. Methods: A total of 283 students from the IV-and X-semester completed a questionnaire, consisted of 12 statements, describing the nonpharmacological behaviour management techniques for the treatment of paediatric dental patients. The acceptability rate was evaluated with a Likert scale ranging from 1 to 5. Results: The students from all courses demonstrated high acceptance for Reinforcement and Desensitization techniques and low for the Negative reinforcement and Physical restraint. The comparison between the perceptions of the pre-clinical and clinical students demonstrated a statistically significant increase in the acceptance of the physical restraint, along with Nonverbal communication, Modelling and Parental presence/absence (p<0.05). Conclusion: The results provide information about the students’ knowledge and skills in behaviour management techniques together with some insights about how the educational process can modify the students` perceptions and views in dealing with paediatric dental patients.

scholarly journals Awareness of intraoral photography among dental students

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL3) ◽  
pp. 1036-1039
Author(s):  
Ravi Teja Maddula ◽  
Abby Abraham ◽  
Dhanraj Ganapathy
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
White Balance ◽  
Automatic Mode ◽  
The People ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Dental Curriculum ◽  
Dental Schools

Precise shade matching is one of the most testing parts of dental restorations and stylish dentistry. Because of the incredible assortment of regular tooth shading accomplishing a nearby shade match of a fake rebuilding with normal dentition is a mind-boggling process. Photography has been utilized for a long time trying to improve correspondence among dental specialists and dental professionals. The aim of the study was to evaluate the awareness of intra oral photography among dental graduates. This was a questionnaire based cross-sectional type of study comprising 100 dental college students in Chennai. A self-designed questionnaire contains 10 questions based on the knowledge, awareness on intra oral photography among dental college students. Questionnaires were circulated through an online website survey planet. After the responses were received from 100 participants, data were collected and analysed.76% of dental graduates stated the intraoral photographs were taken in automatic mode and only 24% of dental graduates set the camera in manual mode to capture the intraoral image. 97% of Dental graduates use the grey card as the contrast to the subject taken, and 98% of dental graduates are unaware about the use of white balance in-camera setting, and 1% of dental graduates are only aware of the 18% grey card and the use of grey card to pre-set the white balance. 100% of the people recommend the intraoral photography courses included in the dental course. 33% of the graduates have attended the photography courses to learn the technique to capture the intraoral photographs. The awareness of intraoral photography among dental students is moderately adequate. More than 30 of the graduates have attended the photography courses to learn the technique to capture the intraoral photographs. The documentation of the clinical cases is being encouraged in dental schools, but the proper training for the intraoral photographs is not being met. 100% of graduates recommend the photography courses be included in the dental curriculum.

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