Using an instructional rubric and conducting faculty calibration improved the process of the periodontal practical examination. Improving the examination process and practicing self-assessments with feedback from faculty may have a positive impact on students' performances in the examination.
Objectives
While numerous virtual/remote simulation‐based learning (SBL) modules were implemented due to the COVID‐19 pandemic, limited data on their effectiveness are available. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a remote SBL module for periodontal instrumentation compared to traditional onsite SBL modules.
Methods
Calibrated faculty members have instructed in all modules. Synchronous remote SBL activities using a secure videoconferencing application, which replaced onsite practices, were conducted in a small group setting in the remote SBL module for the class of 2023. After the class took the onsite second‐year practical examination, a set of multiple and logistic regression analyses (N = 389) were conducted to test if the second‐year practical examination scores and the passing rates were significantly different between the remote SBL (class of 2023) and onsite SBL I and II (class of 2019 and 2022) groups.
Results
Both mean practical examination score and passing rate from the remote SBL group (class of 2023) were significantly higher than those from the onsite SBL II group (class of 2022) when their first‐year practical examination scores were not considered (p < 0.05). Once the first‐year practical examination scores were considered, the remote SBL group was not significantly different from the onsite SBL I and II groups with respect to the mean second‐year practical examination score and the passing rate.
Conclusion
The proposed remote SBL module achieved the comparable student learning outcomes compared to the onsite SBL modules while it utilized less staff, time, and material expenditure.
Introduction: This study aimed to assess senior dental students' knowledge and attitudes regarding evidence-based dentistry (EBD), their use of the current literature and considerations for patient preferences.
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