Poblete Paulina, McAleer Sean, Mason Andrew G
Escuela de Odontología, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Mayor, Chile.
Dundee Dental School, University of Dundee, Scotland DD1 4HR, UK.
Dent J (Basel). 2020 Sep 1;8(3):95. doi: 10.3390/dj8030095.
The aim of this study is to identify topics (knowledge and skills) from the dental curricula that would benefit from having a 3D learning resource using an exploratory sequential design method. The first phase targeted stakeholders from a Scottish dental school. Seven focus groups and three interviews disclosed 97 suitable topics for 3D technology development. These results were used to construct a survey that was sent to final year dental students, newly dental graduates and academics from three Scottish universities. The survey asked participants to rank each item based on the perceived benefit that a 3D learning resource would have for dental education. Results revealed that detailed anatomy of the temporomandibular joint, dental anaesthesiology, dental clinical skills techniques, dental occlusion and mandibular functioning were top priorities. Gender differences only appeared in relation to 'Extraction techniques: movements and force' ( < 0.05), this topic was considered to be more beneficial by females than by males. No statistical difference was found when comparing results of graduates with undergraduates. These results serve as a starting point when developing a new 3D technology tool for dental education, considering users demands and perceived needs has the potential to benefit dental students and dental education directly.
本研究的目的是使用探索性序列设计方法，从牙科课程中确定那些将受益于3D学习资源的主题（知识和技能）。第一阶段针对一所苏格兰牙科学校的利益相关者。七个焦点小组和三次访谈揭示了97个适合3D技术开发的主题。这些结果被用于构建一项调查，并发送给三所苏格兰大学的牙科专业最后一年学生、新毕业的牙科学生和学者。该调查要求参与者根据3D学习资源对牙科教育的感知益处对每个项目进行排名。结果显示，颞下颌关节的详细解剖、牙科麻醉学、牙科临床技能技术、牙合与下颌功能是首要重点。性别差异仅出现在“拔牙技术：动作与力量”方面（<0.05），女性认为该主题比男性更有益。比较毕业生和本科生的结果时未发现统计学差异。这些结果是开发用于牙科教育的新3D技术工具的起点，考虑用户需求和感知需求有可能直接使牙科学生和牙科教育受益。
