Lu Bingxu, Wei Ziming, Li Xiaolan, Yin Yaping, Linghu Jiajia, Wang Yunyi, Chen Lei, Zhang Zhaoqiang
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, P. R. China.
Department of Orthodontics, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, P. R. China.
J Dent Educ. 2025 Sep 7. doi: 10.1002/jdd.70025.
Virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have advanced significantly over the past few decades, expanding into various fields, including dental education.
To comprehensively review the application of VR and AI technologies in dentistry training, focusing on their impact on cognitive load management and skill enhancement. This study systematically summarizes the existing literature by means of a scoping review to explore the effects of the application of these technologies and to explore future directions.
This study utilized a scoping review approach and a literature search using databases such as PubMed, IEEE Xplore, and Google Scholar. Keywords included "virtual reality", "artificial intelligence", "dental training", "medical education", and "cognitive load". "cognitive load". The collected literature was screened and evaluated according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, focusing on studies with rigorous methodology, detailed data analysis, and valid conclusions.
VR offers immersive, interactive 3D environments, allowing users to safely practice complex procedures in a controlled virtual setting. AI enhances this experience by automating and optimizing functions such as image recognition, natural language processing, and decision support through machine learning algorithms and big data analytics. Together, VR and AI significantly enhance students' technical skills and clinical decision-making abilities by providing real-time feedback and personalized learning pathways. Despite these benefits, challenges such as high costs, system complexity, and user acceptance still pose significant obstacles to widespread implementation.
The integration of VR and AI technologies presents significant potential for optimizing cognitive load and enhancing clinical skills in dental education. Effective strategies, including task decomposition, dynamic content adaptation, and real-time feedback mechanisms, are central to maximizing learning outcomes. Current training systems have demonstrated the practical benefits of applying these technologies in dental training. However, further research is required to evaluate their long-term impact, cost-effectiveness, and scalability for broader application in dental education.
VR and AI technologies hold significant promise for revolutionizing dental education by offering an integrated training platform that enhances both skill acquisition and cognitive load management. To fully harness the potential benefits of these technologies, ongoing advancements and their strategic application in real-world training scenarios are essential.
在过去几十年中，虚拟现实（VR）和人工智能（AI）技术取得了显著进展，已扩展到包括牙科教育在内的各个领域。
全面回顾VR和AI技术在牙科培训中的应用，重点关注它们对认知负荷管理和技能提升的影响。本研究通过范围综述系统地总结现有文献，以探讨这些技术应用的效果并探索未来方向。
本研究采用范围综述方法，并使用PubMed、IEEE Xplore和谷歌学术等数据库进行文献检索。关键词包括“虚拟现实”、“人工智能”、“牙科培训”、“医学教育”和“认知负荷”。根据系统评价和Meta分析的首选报告项目指南对收集到的文献进行筛选和评估，重点关注方法严谨、数据分析详细且结论有效的研究。
VR提供沉浸式、交互式3D环境，允许用户在可控的虚拟环境中安全地练习复杂操作。AI通过机器学习算法和大数据分析自动化和优化图像识别、自然语言处理和决策支持等功能，从而增强这种体验。VR和AI共同作用，通过提供实时反馈和个性化学习路径，显著提高学生的技术技能和临床决策能力。尽管有这些好处，但高成本、系统复杂性和用户接受度等挑战仍然是广泛应用的重大障碍。
VR和AI技术的整合在优化牙科教育中的认知负荷和提高临床技能方面具有巨大潜力。有效的策略，包括任务分解、动态内容适配和实时反馈机制，是最大化学习成果的关键。当前的培训系统已经证明了在牙科培训中应用这些技术的实际好处。然而，需要进一步研究来评估它们的长期影响、成本效益以及在牙科教育中更广泛应用的可扩展性。
VR和AI技术通过提供一个增强技能获取和认知负荷管理的综合培训平台，有望彻底改变牙科教育。为了充分利用这些技术的潜在好处，持续的进步及其在实际培训场景中的战略应用至关重要。
