Lin Ping-Yi, Tsai Yi-Hsuan, Chen Ting-Chen, Hsieh Ching-Yao, Ou Shiu-Fong, Yang Chih-Wei, Liu Cheng-Heng, Lin Ting-Fang, Wang Chen-Ying
School of Dentistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
Department of Dentistry, Far Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
J Dent Sci. 2024 Dec;19(Suppl 2):S102-S115. doi: 10.1016/j.jds.2024.10.012. Epub 2024 Oct 28.
The shift towards virtual assessment in dental education represents a significant advancement over traditional evaluation methods, offering new opportunities for assessing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. This review examines the use of virtual assessment tools within the context of dental education. A narrative literature review was conducted, analyzing studies published between 2000 and 2024, sourced from PubMed, the Cochrane Library, and Embase. From the initial search, 13 studies were selected for qualitative synthesis. The results indicate that virtual assessments, facilitated by technologies such as computer-based simulations and remote objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), have enhanced the accuracy and comprehensiveness of dental student evaluations. These methods allow for more consistent and objective assessments of competencies, addressing some limitations of traditional practical exams. However, the integration of virtual assessments presents challenges, including the need for significant investment in technology, infrastructure, and training for faculty and students. Despite these challenges, the review concludes that virtual assessment has the potential to become a cornerstone of modern dental education, offering a scalable and adaptable solution for evaluating dental competencies in diverse learning environments.
牙科教育向虚拟评估的转变代表了相对于传统评估方法的重大进步，为评估理论知识和实践技能提供了新机会。本综述考察了虚拟评估工具在牙科教育背景下的应用。进行了一项叙述性文献综述，分析了2000年至2024年间发表的研究，这些研究来源于PubMed、Cochrane图书馆和Embase。从初步检索中，选择了13项研究进行定性综合分析。结果表明，由基于计算机的模拟和远程客观结构化临床考试（OSCE）等技术推动的虚拟评估，提高了牙科学生评估的准确性和全面性。这些方法能够对能力进行更一致、客观的评估，解决了传统实践考试的一些局限性。然而，虚拟评估的整合也带来了挑战，包括需要在技术、基础设施以及对教师和学生的培训方面进行大量投资。尽管存在这些挑战，综述得出结论，虚拟评估有潜力成为现代牙科教育的基石，为在不同学习环境中评估牙科能力提供一种可扩展且适应性强的解决方案。
