Can the results of the OSCE predict the results of clinical assessment in dental education?

Abstract

Both the OSCE and constant longitudinal assessment are needed in clinical assessment, as they both play an important role in the overall assessment.

Comparison of weighted and composite scores for pre‐clinical dental learners

“…Multiple assessments are required to depict students’ level and clinical skill mastery . Dental educators face the challenge of combining scores from multiple assessments and identifying appropriate methods for use.…”

“…Multiple assessments are required to depict students' level and clinical skill mastery. 12 Dental educators face the challenge of combining scores from multiple assessments and identifying appropriate methods for use. The derived composite measure has to yield a reliable score that can be used as a basis to determine the academic achievement and skill mastery within a particular course.…”

Application of OSCE for Stage Assessment in Standardized Training for Oral Residents

“…In the structured clinical examination, two variables (the patient and the examiner) were more controlled, and a more objective assessment Table 3 of student's clinical competence was made. 12 Thus, except for assessment on operation, some clinical cases were added in the OSCE. Each examinee faced a consistent oral environment, decreasing assessment error caused by different patients.…”

“…11 In the proposed OSCE assessment system, the patient factor was standardized by a standardized patient, standardized head model, and artificial teeth. 11,12 Thus, a station for doctor-patient communication was specifically designed in this study, and situations of acute pulpitis, opsigenes pericoronitis, gingivitis, tooth defects, and other common diseases based on SP conditions were simulated. The clinical assessment system was created by the Institute of Dentistry and based on the clinical assessment rubric that defined performance criteria for the most important skills in clinical dentistry.…”

“…[12][13][14] Values of less than 0.4 indicate poor agreement, whereas the values 0.4-0.8 and >0.8 indicate fair-to-good and excellent agreements, respectively. OSCE required many examiners to be present, all with appropriate professional training; an appropriate testing location with a room for multiple stations; and time for preparation of the circuit, including preparation of models, radiographs, and charting.…”