Simulation for training in oral cancer biopsy: A surgical model and feedback from GDPs

Seoane, Juan; Varela‐Centelles, Pablo; Esparza-Gómez, Germán; Cerero-Lapiedra, Rocío; Seoane-Romero, Juan M.; Dios, Pedro Diz

doi:10.4317/medoral.17998

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“…(10) It has been reported that theoretical and practical training workshops could enhance the ability of general dental practitioners in oral biopsy. (11) Therefore, it is crucial to gain a complete understanding of artifacts and take appropriate preventive measures. (1) Since artifacts frequently occur in oral biopsy, (12,13) and there are very few studies comprehensively exploring the oral biopsy artifacts, (10) it was felt that a detailed in-…”

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Evaluation of Artifacts in Oral and Maxillofacial Histopathological Slides

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Kadeh

Shahsavari

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Introduction:One of the reasons that cause a pathologist to make an incorrect diagnosis includes artifacts leading to tissue changes and artificial structures in microscopic slides. The aim of this study was to examine the artifacts in histopathological slides in Zahedan School of Dentistry. Materials and Methods:In this cross-sectional study, all the available slides in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Archive at the School of Dentistry during 1999-2015 were evaluated for existing artifacts. The artifacts found in the slides were divided into the following three categories: 1) caused by a surgeon's performance, 2) resulting from sample transfer to laboratory, and 3) arising from a technician's performance. Then, the frequency of each type of artifact was calculated in numbers and percentages and analyzed with the proportions of two populations test. Results:All the 658 histological slides contained artifacts. Moreover, 96.5% of the artifacts were associated with a technician's performance, and 90.4% were associated with a surgeon's performance. The proportion of difference between the two types of artifacts was statistically significant (P value = 0.001). The most common artifacts resulting from technicians' performances included formalin pigmentation, folding, and bubble. However, the most common artifacts resulting from surgeons' performances were split, crush, and hemorrhage. Conclusion:The results of this study indicated that there was a high frequency of artifacts in oral histological slides. Retraining courses seemed to be helpful for practitioners involved in preparation of slides, in addition to increased cooperation of surgeon-pathologist, which can reduce the risk of artifacts.

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Evaluation of Artifacts in Oral and Maxillofacial Histopathological Slides

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“…Such training programs are particularly beneficial for professionals working in remote areas, as is the case in some countries like Brazil. In Spain, professionals who had participated in continuing education courses were almost four times more likely to perform biopsies on suspicious lesions 30,31 , demonstrating the positive impact of professional updates. Despite the study's limitations, the results suggest a clear need to include oral biopsy clinical skills workshops as a supplementary educational resource for the continuing education of all dental professionals.…”

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Experiences, perceptions, and decision-making capacity towards oral biopsy among dental students and dentists

Cassol Spanemberg,

Velázquez Cayón,

Romanini

et al. 2023

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The dentist plays a crucial role in identifying oral lesions as it is their responsibility to conduct the clinical examination for diagnosing diseases in this anatomical region. Dentists should be able to perform simple oral biopsies when this procedure is necessary. However, several studies point out that dentists lack experience and perceive themselves incapable of performing biopsies. This analytical cross-sectional study aimed to assess participants' experiences and perceptions regarding a continuing education activity focused on the biopsy procedure. The secondary aim was to evaluate their ability to determine when a biopsy is indicated. The sample consisted of 228 individuals: 143 dentists and 85 undergraduate dental students who completed questionnaires related to a lecture held in May/2021, as part of the continuing educational activities of the “Red May” Project. Participants completed two questionnaires: the first assessed their experience and self-confidence in performing oral biopsies, whereas the second evaluated their capacity to define when the biopsy is indicated by means the evaluation of 10 clinical cases. The results reveal no significant difference in the percentage of correct answers between dental students and dentists. Regarding the frequency of performing the biopsy procedure, most respondents (69.7%) reported doing so rarely or never. Furthermore, while 31.6% of the participants stated that they perform biopsies depending on the case, 68.4% prefer to refer patients to specialists, such as professionals in Stomatology/Oral Medicine. These findings highlight limitations in the educational preparation of the study population concerning biopsy procedures, oral lesions, and their management. They also indicate a concerning tendency to overestimate knowledge in this area. Thus, this study emphasizes the importance of continuing education and underscores the need to revise academic curricula and provide complementary education for all dental professionals.

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“…Only one simulation method for teaching oral biopsies has been reported in the literature 1 . This employed pig tongues, which may not be feasible for all academic institutions.…”

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“…Only one simulation method for teaching oral biopsies has been reported in the literature. 1 This employed pig tongues, which may not be feasible for all academic institutions. Also, the use of an animal model leads to the absence of an anatomical simulation.…”

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