Pedagogical development in local anaesthetic training in paediatric dentistry using virtual reality simulator

Zafar, Sobia; Siddiqi, Allauddin; Yasir, Muhammad; Zachar, Jessica Joanna

doi:10.1007/s40368-021-00604-7

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“…This result agreed with Zafar et al who assessed that the Simodont simulated learning environment could be used as an adjunct in training dental students for preclinical paediatric dentistry restorative exercises [119]. Finally, Zafar et al [122] presented the use of a VR simulator tool for local anaesthesia teaching in paediatric dentistry.…”

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“…Zafar et al found in their study that 80% of the participants disagreed that virtual reality should replace conventional simulation [119]. In another article, Zafar et al assessed that the use of VR simulation can be an additional tool that enhances students learning experience, without replacing traditional training methods [122]. According to the majority of studies, online courses were easy to access, well constructed, and understandable.…”

Section: Effectiveness and Acceptability Of The E-learning Methodsmentioning

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Education Technology in Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Patano

Cirulli

Beretta

et al. 2021

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Over the last decade, medical education changed from traditional teaching methods to telematic and networking scholar and e-learning approach. The objective of the present systematic review was to evaluate the effectiveness and teachers/student’s acceptability of e-learning applied to the field of orthodontics and paediatric dentistry. A database search of the literature was conducted on PubMed and Embase databases from January 2005 to May 2021. A total of 172 articles were identified by the electronic search, while a total of 32 papers were selected for qualitative analysis. Overall, 19 articles investigated the effectiveness of e-learning, and no difference of acceptability was reported between e-learning and traditional methods for a wide part of the articles selected. A total of 25 papers provided a satisfaction questionnaire for learners and all were positive in their attitude towards e-learning. The results showed that e-learning is an effective method of instruction, complementing the traditional teaching methods, and learners had a positive attitude and perception. The evidence of the present study reported a high level of acceptability and knowledge level of e-learning techniques, compared to frontal lecture methods, in the fields of orthodontics and paediatric dentistry.

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confidence: 99%

Education Technology in Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

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Cirulli

Beretta

et al. 2021

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“…However, this learning was not tailored towards paediatric patients and so the curriculum was modified after this cohort of students was surveyed for this study. The modification to the curriculum included the use of a virtual reality simulator as an adjunct to teaching (Zafar et al 2021 ). Strong practitioner confidence in LA administration is essential in preventing dental fear and anxiety in children.…”

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Understanding the building blocks of the paediatric dentistry curriculum for undergraduate students in an Australian University

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Mohanasundaram

Hossain

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Eur Arch Paediatr Dent

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Purpose To investigate the attitude of final-year dental students towards their paediatric dentistry training and their confidence in treating child patients. Methods A 55-item questionnaire was distributed online and physically to the final-year BDSc (Hons) students at The University of Queensland (Australia). The questionnaire consisted of four parts including theoretical knowledge, clinical observational experience, preclinical training and clinical training in paediatric dentistry. Self-reported confidence was recorded using five-point Likert scale questions ranging from ‘not confident at all’ to ‘completely confident’, which were allocated the numbers 1–5, respectively. Jamovi and GraphPad Prism were used for data analysis and creation of graphs. Results A total of 47 students completed the questionnaire giving a response rate of 77%. Approximately two-thirds of participants had previous experience working with children and 70% had observed a practitioner providing paediatric dental treatment. The students reported the lowest level of clinical confidence for pulp therapy ( M = 2.32; SD = 1.08). The clinical confidence in dental trauma management was also reported to be low ( M = 2.50; SD = 1.15). The clinical administration of local anaesthetic (LA) had the highest level of confidence ( M = 3.95; SD = 1.03). The students reported that they were highly confident in the theoretical knowledge of behaviour guidance techniques ( M = 3.64; SD = 0.97) and preclinical training involving examination, treatment planning and preventative procedures ( M = 4.33, SD = 0.67). Conclusion This study showed that students reported low levels of confidence in pulp therapies and trauma management in children as compared to other aspects of paediatric dentistry. Students indicated the need for more preclinical and clinical training sessions, as well as more opportunities to perform a wider variety of treatments on paediatric patients. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40368-021-00688-1.

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“…The participants completed a validated post-training survey to evaluate the learning process [ 12 , 13 ]. The questionnaire aimed to determine dental students’ perceptions of experience gained through digital LA simulation compared to the traditional LA training.…”

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Effectiveness of technology-enhanced teaching methods of undergraduate dental skills for local anaesthesia administration during COVID-19 era: students’ perception

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Background Traditional face-to-face clinical learning became problematic for final year dental students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Distance-learning may help mitigate the immediate impact of dental school closures. Integrating e-learning technologies into the learning process helps bridge the gap between pre-clinical and clinical training. Simulation allows students to repeat procedures until they demonstrate acceptable levels of skill. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a serious game as an additional teaching tool during the COVID-19 era to improve dental students’ local anaesthesia administration technique and confidence. Methods This study applied a simulation-based serious game as an additional learning tool for training and educating dental students in local anaesthesia. Students used a mobile simulator in Serbian for 10 days from their homes. To evaluate the learning process, the students completed a post-training questionnaire. Results All respondents felt comfortable using the simulator. Over 90% of respondents believed that the application facilitated the learning process and had advantages in terms of accessibility and ease of use. Also, students found augmented reality (AR) technology particularly interesting to use. The use of a mobile simulator designed as a 3D and AR environment allows for simpler localisation and identification of anatomical structures and reference points, which is a good base for clinical practice. Conclusion Serious games of local anaesthesia procedures as an additional e-learning tool during the COVID-19 era could improve students’ knowledge and skills.

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Pedagogical development in local anaesthetic training in paediatric dentistry using virtual reality simulator

Cited by 25 publications

References 23 publications

Education Technology in Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Education Technology in Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

Understanding the building blocks of the paediatric dentistry curriculum for undergraduate students in an Australian University

Effectiveness of technology-enhanced teaching methods of undergraduate dental skills for local anaesthesia administration during COVID-19 era: students’ perception

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