Effect analysis of a virtual simulation experimental platform in teaching pulpotomy
Abstract Background The experimental teaching of pediatric dentistry is a bridge between theoretical study and clinical practice, and virtual simulation technology provides a new method of instruction. Methods We built an experimental teaching platform using virtual simulation technology for vital p...
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| description | Abstract Background The experimental teaching of pediatric dentistry is a bridge between theoretical study and clinical practice, and virtual simulation technology provides a new method of instruction. Methods We built an experimental teaching platform using virtual simulation technology for vital pulpotomy that includes learning and examination modes. A total of 199 students majoring in stomatology in the fourth year at Sun Yat-Sen University were randomly divided into a control group (conventional teaching mode) and an experimental group (virtual simulation experimental teaching model). The teaching effect was evaluated by theoretical and experimental examination. Results We found that both the theoretical and experimental scores of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group, and the theoretical scores of the experimental group after exposure to the virtual simulation experimental teaching platform were also higher than those before the class, with significant differences (P < 0.05). Feedback from the experimental group after the class indicated that the platform reinforced their theoretical knowledge and greatly improved their mastery of operational skills. Conclusions The application of a virtual simulation experimental teaching platform can effectively improve the teaching of pulpotomy. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-96916a32302b4e008b757f9dd03282c02022-12-22T04:35:39ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202022-11-012211810.1186/s12909-022-03836-3Effect analysis of a virtual simulation experimental platform in teaching pulpotomyJiaxuan Lu0Xin Yang1Wei Zhao2Jiacheng Lin3Guanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen UniversityGuanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen UniversityGuanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen UniversityGuanghua School of Stomatology, Hospital of Stomatology, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Stomatology, Sun Yat-Sen UniversityAbstract Background The experimental teaching of pediatric dentistry is a bridge between theoretical study and clinical practice, and virtual simulation technology provides a new method of instruction. Methods We built an experimental teaching platform using virtual simulation technology for vital pulpotomy that includes learning and examination modes. A total of 199 students majoring in stomatology in the fourth year at Sun Yat-Sen University were randomly divided into a control group (conventional teaching mode) and an experimental group (virtual simulation experimental teaching model). The teaching effect was evaluated by theoretical and experimental examination. Results We found that both the theoretical and experimental scores of the experimental group were higher than those of the control group, and the theoretical scores of the experimental group after exposure to the virtual simulation experimental teaching platform were also higher than those before the class, with significant differences (P < 0.05). Feedback from the experimental group after the class indicated that the platform reinforced their theoretical knowledge and greatly improved their mastery of operational skills. Conclusions The application of a virtual simulation experimental teaching platform can effectively improve the teaching of pulpotomy.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03836-3Virtual simulation experimental teachingVirtual simulation experimental teaching platformExperimental teachingPulpotomyPediatric dentistry |
| spellingShingle | Jiaxuan Lu Xin Yang Wei Zhao Jiacheng Lin Effect analysis of a virtual simulation experimental platform in teaching pulpotomy BMC Medical Education Virtual simulation experimental teaching Virtual simulation experimental teaching platform Experimental teaching Pulpotomy Pediatric dentistry |
| title | Effect analysis of a virtual simulation experimental platform in teaching pulpotomy |
| title_full | Effect analysis of a virtual simulation experimental platform in teaching pulpotomy |
| title_fullStr | Effect analysis of a virtual simulation experimental platform in teaching pulpotomy |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect analysis of a virtual simulation experimental platform in teaching pulpotomy |
| title_short | Effect analysis of a virtual simulation experimental platform in teaching pulpotomy |
| title_sort | effect analysis of a virtual simulation experimental platform in teaching pulpotomy |
| topic | Virtual simulation experimental teaching Virtual simulation experimental teaching platform Experimental teaching Pulpotomy Pediatric dentistry |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-022-03836-3 |
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