scholarly journals Сovid-2019 Response: Virtual Educational Process at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery using Google Classroom

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oleksii Tymofieiev ◽  
Natalia Ushko ◽  
Maria Yarifa
Keyword(s):  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Google Docs ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Rapid Spread ◽  
Total Death ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Google Drive

Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)2 pandemic led to the severe restrictions around the globe due the extremely rapid spread of the virus and total death number 21,297 people on March 26.3 Quarantine measures of the Ukrainian Government became very similar to actions of the other countries. One of which, a closed educational institutions from March 12,4 created a need to continue education virtually using cutting-edge technologies such as Google Classroom and Google Meet.Google Classroom, a free web service, was released by the Google LLC in August 2014. “Classroom was created hand-in-hand with teachers to help organize day-to-day tasks, communication, and foster greater collaboration,” this is how Google describes the purpose of Classroom`s creation.5 Year by year evolution of the Classroom gave its users in 2020 a wide range of tools: Simultaneous usage with Google Docs, Gmail, Google Drive, Sheets and Slides, and even Google Calendar. A special training course for professors of our university facilitated the effective usage of the Classroom during the quarantine period implementing the e-learning at our Department. A 256 page book “Teaching with Google Classroom,” written by Michael Zhang, a certified trainer for Google Apps for Education, gave a deep look on all possibilities of this global e-learning service.6 Google Classroom was also launched as a smartphone application in January 2015. Despite of some limitations, at the mobiles we can: 1) create or join a class, 2) make announcements and post comments to assignments, 3) send e-mails to students, 4) access your class’s Google Drive, 5) view whether the students have completed assignments or not, 6) reset or disable your class code.7 Thus, using all potential of such e-learning services, as Google Classroom, we can effectively deal with a “physical learning” crisis, allowing the students at “surgical dentistry” and “pediatric surgical dentistry” classes to avoid the risk for their lives and to master the curriculum during the pandemic when the timeline is made only by the virus.

scholarly journals Utility of Photodynamic Therapy in Dentistry: Current Concepts

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Anette Stájer ◽  
Szilvia Kajári ◽  
Márió Gajdács ◽  
Aima Musah-Eroje ◽  
Zoltán Baráth
Keyword(s):  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Clinical Success ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Treatment Method ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Invasive Treatment ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Wide Range

The significant growth in scientific and technological advancements within the field of dentistry has resulted in a wide range of novel treatment modalities for dentists to use. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is an emerging, non-invasive treatment method, involving photosensitizers, light of a specific wavelength and the generation of singlet oxygen and reactive oxygen species (ROS) to eliminate unwanted eukaryotic cells (e.g., malignancies in the oral cavity) or pathogenic microorganisms. The aim of this review article is to summarize the history, general concepts, advantages and disadvantages of PDT and to provide examples for current indications of PDT in various subspecialties of dentistry (oral and maxillofacial surgery, oral medicine, endodontics, preventive dentistry, periodontology and implantology), in addition to presenting some images from our own experiences about the clinical success with PDT.

Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Platelet-Rich Fibrin in Dentistry and Oral Surgery: Introduction and Review of the Literature

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Feigin ◽  
Bonnie Shope
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Oral Surgery ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Platelet Concentrates ◽  
Platelet Rich Fibrin ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Comprehensive Examination ◽  
And Function

Platelet concentrates, mostly represented by platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin, have gained significant interest in various medical and oral disciplines because of their potential to stimulate and boost regeneration of hard and soft tissues. Prepared from the patient’s own blood, they have been tested and used in various different surgical fields including oral and maxillofacial surgery. The effects of these biomaterials are described to be a result of the large concentration of platelets which contain a wide range of growth factors. The aim of this article is to introduce the principle and function of these platelet concentrates, to review their preparation, and to provide a comprehensive examination of the published oral and maxillofacial literature on this subject.

scholarly journals One year of COVID-19 pandemic: a cross sectional study on teaching oral and maxillofacial surgery

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Bock ◽  
Florian Peters ◽  
Philipp Winnand ◽  
Kristian Kniha ◽  
Marius Heitzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
E Learning

Abstract Background The pandemic has challenged educational institutions to catalyze digitalization and rapidly develop online teaching formats. The aim of the study was to evaluate the teaching offered for oral and maxillofacial surgery at our university during the pandemic and to investigate the students’ perceptions of the current situation. Methods A 38-item questionnaire with five sections (demographic information, lectures, internships, e-learning, and pandemic-related solutions/effects) was created online. Most questions were answered on a 10-point Likert scale, with 1 indicating “fully agree/positive” and 10 indicating “totally disagree/negative.” The remaining questions were either answered with yes/no, percent value, or open-ended text responses. All 3rd-5th year dental students were invited to voluntarily participate and were sent a link by email in a general mail shot. Results A total of 63.7% of the participants had no prior experience with online courses before the pandemic. The students stated that the change from face-to-face to online teaching worked very well in the last two semesters (mean = 2.73, standard deviation = 2.05). Overall, the pandemic had a rather positive influence on the acquisition of theoretical skills and a negative influence on the acquisition of practical skills (p < 0.0001). The evaluation showed that, compared to other dental clinics at our university, the department for oral and maxillofacial surgery was well prepared for the pandemic. Conclusion Digitalization of oral and maxillofacial surgery teaching in dental education is possible but depends on the institution’s preparatory work and technological possibilities. The students declared a high acceptance of digital learning formats and indicated an increased motivation to learn due to e-learning. The pandemic’s influence on the students’ education was rated ambivalent.

scholarly journals USE OF PLATELET-RICH FIBRIN IN MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nenad Tanasković
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Second Generation ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Platelet Concentrate ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Platelet Rich Fibrin ◽  
Ridge Augmentation ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Autologous Platelet Concentrate

Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF) is autologous biomaterial which is the second-generation platelet concentrate. It has a favorable biological properties that accelerate healing of soft tissue, and bone, giveing a wide range of applications found in oral and maxillofacial surgery and other surgical fields. PRF technique was developed by Choukroun et al in 2001 and it represents a second generation of autologous platelet concentrate, which is used to accelerate the healing of soft and hard tissue. In contrast to the PRP, the PRF is composed of autologous fibrin matrix in which a large amount of platelets and their growth factors are embedded. PRF-graft is used in augmentative techniques residual bone defects, alone or in combination with biomaterials. When the alveolar ridge augmentation technique GBR, the PRF membranes can be used for protection and stabilization of bone compensation. PRF accelerates the healing of soft tissue and reduces the possibility of dehiscence and exposure of the membrane.

Orthodontics

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicholas Longridge ◽  
Pete Clarke ◽  
Raheel Aftab ◽  
Tariq Ali
Keyword(s):  
Orthodontic Treatment ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Orthodontic Appliances ◽  
Normal Occlusion ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Face ◽  
Functional Appliances ◽  
Fixed Appliances ◽  
Removable Appliances

Orthodontics is ‘the specialty of dentistry concerned with growth of the face, the development of dentition, and the prevention and correction of occlusal anomalies. A malocclusion can be defined as ‘a deviation from the ideal that may be aesthetically or functionally unsatisfactory, with a wide range of occlusal traits’. Orthodontics is a constantly evolving specialty, with ever changing principles and techniques continuing to be developed. There has been huge progress in orthodontics in recent times, with changes in the types of brackets, archwire materials, and appliance systems (such as tem­porary anchorage devices and aligner technology). The key principles of orthodontics date back to 1899 when Edward Angle described ‘the key to a normal occlusion as the anteropos­terior relationship between the upper and lower first molars’. In 1972, Lawrence Andrews described ‘six keys to an ideal static occlusion’. This was the basis of early orthodontic treatment planning. Knowledge of craniofacial development and growth is required as a foundation for understanding the aetiology of a patient’s malocclusion, to reach a diagnosis, and to plan orthodontic treatment. A basic under­standing of the types of orthodontic appliances is beneficial (mainly fixed appliances, functional appliances, some use of removable appliances, and retainers). In addition to the management of a malocclusion, orthodontic treat­ment is often required in conjunction with other specialties, including oral and maxillofacial surgery, paediatric and restorative dentistry Key topics discussed in this chapter include: ● Fixed appliances ● Functional appliances ● Removable appliances ● Retention ● Index of treatment need ● Orthodontic assessment and diagnosis ● Cephalometric analysis ● Malocclusion ● Ectopic canines ● Dental anomalies.

Evaluation of satisfaction of senior postgraduate students of oral and maxillofacial surgery with the specialty curriculum during the 2016−2017 educational year

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansour Khorasani ◽  
Ali Nokhbeh Zaim ◽  
Pejman Janbaz
Keyword(s):  
Graduate Students ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Practical Training ◽  
Educational Facilities ◽  
Postgraduate Students ◽  
Post Graduate

Objective: Evaluation of the quality of education and the relevant curriculum is one of the most important steps for optimizing the educational process. One of the ways to address the quality control is to continuously assess the postgraduate students’ opinions. This study aimed to evaluate satisfaction of senior postgraduate students of oral and maxillofacial surgery with the specialty curriculum. Materials and Methods: The target population in the present cross-sectional study consisted of all the senior postgraduate students in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery all over Iran during the 2016−2017 educational year. The research questions consisted of 3 questions on demographic variables and 23 on educational variables, the characteristics of clinical education (including physical conditions and the number and varieties of the patients), the possibility of access to academic sources, the independent activity of post graduate students in taking history, the quality of educational activity of the professors, the quality of hospital wards and their interest in their field of study. Results: The mean age of the post graduate students was 32.4Å}3.8 and 93.5% % were male. Among the post graduate students, 58.1% were fully satisfied and 41.9% were moderately satisfied with the curriculum. A total of 64.5% of the post graduate students were fully satisfied with theoretical lessons, while 32.3% and 3.2% exhibiting moderate and low satisfaction rates, respectively. For practical training, 61.3% of the post graduate students were fully satisfied and 38.7% exhibited a moderate level of satisfaction. In clinical training, 7.38% of the post graduate students reported full satisfaction, while 58.1% and 3.2% reporting moderate and low rates of satisfaction, respectively. A total of 58.1% of the post graduate students were moderately satisfied with the facilities available and 41.9% reported a low satisfaction rate. Satisfaction was the same among females and males. Conclusion: Since the educational curricula and the educational facilities have been designed for high-quality education of the post graduate students, it is necessary to take the necessary steps to revise the curricula and improve the educational facilities.

scholarly journals Advanced Management Training for Sustainable Development of the Mining Region

2019 ◽  
Vol 105 ◽  
pp. 04039
Author(s):  
Тatjana Panina ◽  
Sergej Dochkin
Keyword(s):  
Approaches To Learning ◽  
Management Training ◽  
Learning Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Subject Areas ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Training Modules

The article presents the experience of advanced training and retraining for mining enterprises in the region. Special emphasis is placed on the training of specialists required for the management of innovative production, solving the problem of digital transformation of the economy. The analysis revealed the need to change approaches to learning and transition to new trends aimed at the formation of a new level of specialist with cross-functional knowledge on a wide range of issues and expertise in one of the subject areas. The achievement of such results in training is based on the introduction into the educational process of Advanced Learning Technologies components, involving the merger of “learning” and “e-learning” environments, the creation of an intellectual learning environment; taking into account the individual needs and abilities of trainees; offering individual learning paths. The presented approaches are implemented within the framework of the Presidential program of management training for the national economy, which presents technologies and special training modules on the use of digital technologies and platform solutions in the economy and management.

scholarly journals Peculiarities in Distance Learning of Foreign Language Using Moodle Platform

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 52-62
Author(s):  
Iryna Hontarenko
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Free Access ◽  
User Friendliness ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning

This article gives an overview of Moodle Learning Environment, what it involves, how it can benefit your teaching. The purpose is to clarify the appropriate way to reform education and to increase the learning effectiveness, create and introduce the advanced educational systems and technologies. Information and communication technologies have been adopted in education through online learning environments “platforms” and are used worldwide to offer complete courses, or even entire programmes in e-learning mode. Theoretical and methodological base of the research in distance learning is raising the level and quality of methodological, didactic and information-related support of organizing the educational process for students and teachers. Technically, e-Learning system is constructed on the basis of a wide range of software products. As a methodological basis during this study, a descriptive method is employed that permits to look at the issues and advantages of distance learning from different sides. Besides general scientific methods of study, comparison and generalization are utilized in the article. The results are the following. Nowadays, studying has essentially speeded the implementation of various forms and technologies of the e-learning, search for efficient methods of studying, has provoked the necessity for teachers to reinforce their level of mastering information and communication technologies, especially using the Moodle platform. Its main advantages are open, and free access, user-friendliness, tons of activity types aimed toward improving motivation and the interest of teachers, students. The article pays much attention to the peculiarities of using the platform also as offers several solutions for reported issues. Thus, it is concluded that distance learning allows solving a variety of primary problems, which modern society poses to studying, and meets the requirements, and opportunities of recent students. But, like all tools, distance learning has its own strengths and weaknesses.

scholarly journals One Year of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross Sectional Study on Teaching Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Bock ◽  
Florian Peters ◽  
Philipp Winnand ◽  
Kristian Kniha ◽  
Marius Heitzer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Online Teaching ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Digital Learning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
E Learning

Abstract Background: The pandemic has challenged educational institutions to catalyze digitalization and rapidly develop online teaching formats. The aim of the study was to evaluate the teaching offer for oral and maxillofacial surgery at our university during the pandemic and to investigate the students’ perceptions of the current situation. Methods: A 38-item questionnaire with five sections (demographic information, lectures, internships, e-learning, and pandemic-related solutions/effects) was created online. Most questions were answered on a 10-point Likert scale, with 1 indicating “fully agree/positive” and 10 indicating “totally disagree/negative.” The remaining questions were either answered with yes/no, percent value, or open-ended text responses. All 3rd-5th year dental students were invited to voluntarily participate and were sent an anonymous link by email. Results: A total of 63.7% of the participants had no prior experience with online courses before the pandemic. The students stated that the change from face-to-face to online teaching worked very well in the last two semesters (mean = 2.73, standard deviation = 2.05). Overall, the pandemic had a rather positive influence on the acquisition of theoretical skills and a negative influence on the acquisition of practical skills (p < 0.0001). The evaluation showed that, compared to other dental clinics at our university, the department for oral and maxillofacial surgery was well prepared for the pandemic.Conclusion: Digitalization of oral and maxillofacial surgery teaching in dental education is possible but depends on the institution’s preparatory work and technological possibilities. The students declared a high acceptance of digital learning formats and indicated an increased motivation to learn due to e-learning. The pandemic’s influence on the students’ education was rated ambivalent.

Teaching Picture Storybooks via E-learning Platforms

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 44-57
Author(s):  
Miloš Blahút
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Picture Story ◽  
Learning Platforms ◽  
Online Distance Learning ◽  
Online Distance

AbstractThe picture storybooks have gone through a major transformation since their modern versions appeared in the 1950si. Modern and postmodern picture story books “have a great potential with their flexibility, based on a great variety of picture-text interplay, a wide range of themes, richness of aims and functions” (Bobulová, et al., 2003, p. 88-89). In the online distance learning course, education will be carried out on the basis of interaction between the learner and material (stored and exchanged in Moodle Platform, for instance), and between other participants in the educational process, that is, the instructor and other learners. The advantage of teaching children’s literature, especially picture story books, via E-learning platforms, is twofold: firstly, readers take their time to go through the reading materials and work on their own; secondly, it gives them space and time to prepare for the task assigned by the instructor appropriately and effectively by paying close attention to all the details, which, due to shortage of time allocated in face-to-face education (classroom environment) would be impossible. This paper presents not only advantages of such learning, but also sample tasks learners may encounter while participating in the online distance learning.

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