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AuthorDaud, Alaa
AuthorMatoug-Elwerfelli, Manal
AuthorDaas, Hanin
AuthorZahra, Daniel
AuthorAli, Kamran
Available date2024-03-14T10:02:31Z
Publication Date2023-12-12
Publication NameBMC Medical Education
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04904-y
CitationDaud, A., Matoug-Elwerfelli, M., Daas, H., Zahra, D., & Ali, K. (2023). Enhancing learning experiences in pre-clinical restorative dentistry: the impact of virtual reality haptic simulators. BMC Medical Education, 23(1), 948.
ISSN1472-6920
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URIhttp://hdl.handle.net/10576/53071
AbstractBackground: Utilization of Virtual Reality haptic simulation (VRHS) to aid in the training of various pre-clinical skills is of recent interest. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of VRHS in restorative dentistry on the learning experiences and perceptions of dental students. Methods: An interventional study design was utilized to recruit third year students. All participants provided informed consents and were randomly divided into two groups. Group 1: Initially performed a Class I cavity preparation with the VRHS, followed by the same exercise using the phantom head/ acrylic typodont teeth in a conventional simulation environment (CSE). Group 2: Initially performed Class I preparations in a CSE, followed by the same exercise using VRHS. Both groups performed the exercises on a lower right first molar. To understand students’ perception, an online questionnaire was circulated. Data analysis involved Chi-square tests, independent t-tests and Mann–Whitney U-tests using the R statistical environment package. Results: A total of 23 dental students participated in this study. Although student’s perceptions were similar in both groups, a strong agreement that VRHS training might be used to supplement standard pre-clinical training was noted. Advancements to the VRHS hardware and software are required to bridge the gap and provide a smooth transition to clinics. Conclusion: Novice dental students generally perceived VRHS as a useful tool for enhancing their manual dexterity. Dental institutions should endorse virtual reality technology with caution, ensuring a planned integration into the curriculum to optimize benefit. Feedback is pivotal to effective learning in simulation-based education, and the triangulation of feedback could serve as a powerful aid to maximize the learning experience.
Languageen
PublisherSpringer Nature
SubjectCurriculum
Dental education
Dental students
Haptic
Psychomotor skill
Virtual reality
TitleEnhancing learning experiences in pre-clinical restorative dentistry: the impact of virtual reality haptic simulators
TypeArticle
Issue Number1
Volume Number23
dc.accessType Open Access


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