The Evaluation of The Feedback of Dentist Faculty Students on Online and Face-to-Face Education During The COVID-19 Pandemic Period

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this survey study is to evaluate the feedback of students in Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry about online education in the 2020-2021 academic year due to the pandemic and the hybrid education in the 2021-2022 academic year.
 MATERIAL-METHOD: The sample of the study consists of 508 undergraduate students who continue their dentistry education on a web-based basis during the COVID-19 pandemic period. A survey consisting of 14 questions, consisting of six parts. Chi-square test and Fisher Freeman Halton Exact Chi-square test were used for statistical analysis.
 RESULTS: It was determined that 31.5% of the students participated in the survey could not focus on the online theoretical lessons because of less communication than face-to-face lessons. It was determined that the majority (83.78%) of the 2nd and 3rd grade students who received preclinical education preferred face to face education. 
 CONCLUSION: In this survey study, the effect of online education and hybrid education were evaluated by students. Face to face education is very effective than other education models.