Can a spaced repetition software aid dental students? a pilot study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon M. Veremis ◽  
Vidya Ramaswamy ◽  
Vitaliy Popov ◽  
Theodora E. Danciu
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Spaced Repetition

scholarly journals Efficacy of “Oil Pulling” on Gingival Health and Biofilm Accumulation in a Group of Young Adults: A Pilot Study

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 113-117
Author(s):  
Sara Rayner ◽  
Trislyn Herrick ◽  
Christina Chiesa
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Oral Hygiene ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Sesame Oil ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Hygiene Practices ◽  
Gingival Bleeding ◽  
Gingival Health ◽  
Before And After

ABSTRACT Aims The aim of this pilot study was to assess changes in gingival bleeding and biofilm accumulation in young adults undergoing oil-pulling treatment together with standardized oral hygiene practices, compared to a control group of patients that did not undergo oil pulling but maintained the standard oral hygiene practices outlined in the study. Materials and methods The experiment was designed as a randomized, two-way, single-blind, crossover with a 2-month washout period between two, 10-day experimental periods. A total of 28, randomly selected dental students who met the inclusion criteria were assessed for gingival bleeding and biofilm on six teeth before and after rinsing with sesame oil for 10 minutes per day, for a period of 10 days. The mean difference between the test and control group's reduction in scores was analyzed using the paired t-test. The level of significance was set at ? (alpha) = 0.05. Results There were no statistically significant differences on plaque biofilm accumulation and bleeding when compared with the control group. There was a higher reduction in gingival bleeding scores (albeit not statistically significant) among those who used sesame oil compared to those who did not. Conclusion Based on the current study, it appears that oil pulling for 10 minutes and for a period of 10 days using sesame oil has no significant benefit over brushing and flossing alone, on a sample of 28 dental students. How to cite this article Rayner S, Herrick T, Chiesa C, Hoover J, Karunanayake C. Efficacy of “Oil Pulling” on Gingival Health and Biofilm Accumulation in a Group of Young Adults: A Pilot Study. Int J Experiment Dent Sci 2016;5(2):113-117.

scholarly journals Adaptation and validation of the Berlin questionnaire of competence in evidence-based dentistry for dental students: a pilot study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Imorde ◽  
Andreas Möltner ◽  
Maren Runschke ◽  
Tobias Weberschock ◽  
Stefan Rüttermann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Berlin Questionnaire ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Evidence Based Dentistry

Dental Students’ Readiness to Address Adolescent Risk Behaviors: A Pilot Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 82 (8) ◽  
pp. 857-863 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edna Perez ◽  
Leda Regina Fernandes Mugayar ◽  
Yu Su ◽  
Jasdeep Guram ◽  
Sukhi Guram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pilot Study ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Adolescent Risk ◽  
Adolescent Risk Behaviors

scholarly journals Dental Students’ Knowledge of Oral Health for Persons with Special Needs: A Pilot Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fouad Salama ◽  
Bader Al-Balkhi ◽  
Faika Abdelmegid
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Special Health Care ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Special Health

Objectives. The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the knowledge and awareness of dental students with respect to oral health care of the person with special health care needs (SHCN) and evaluate effectiveness of an education program on improving their knowledge.Method. An evaluation consisting of a questionnaire was answered before and immediately after a 30-minute educational presentation in the form of a DVD that includes a PowerPoint and a video of oral health care for individuals with SHCN. The questionnaire was based on the materials and information presented in the DVD and included 26 questions (true/false/I do not know).Results. The mean (±SD) score on the pretest was 10.85 (±5.20), which increased to 16.85 (±5.47) on the posttest. This difference was statistically significant (P<0.001). Forty percent of the students surveyed reported that they were very satisfied with the educational part of the presentation, while 50% were somewhat satisfied. Thirty percent of students expressed that the educational intervention used is very effective.Conclusions. Viewing the educational intervention was effective in informing the sophomore students and providing them with instructive basic information on person with SHCN. Dental colleges should increase students’ knowledge, training, and exposure to individuals with SHCN.

scholarly journals Problem-based Learning vs Lectures—Comparison of Academic Performances among Dental Undergraduates in India: A Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-66
Author(s):  
Joji Markose ◽  
Shruthi Eshwar ◽  
K Rekha ◽  
S Naganandini
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Dynamic State ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Future Health ◽  
Lecture Method

ABSTRACT Introduction Effective teaching is critical for student learning, especially in professional field, such as dentistry. To cope with the dynamic state of society, the changing pattern of diseases, a clear understanding of the links between basic sciences, technology, and health care systems are crucial. Future health care provider's education system should encourage the development of learning characteristics, such as critical thinking and problem-solving. Problem-based learning (PBL) is one such method. Aims and objectives To evaluate the efficacy of PBL vs lecture method of teaching among the final-year dental undergraduates. Materials and methods A comparative study with 38 finalyear dental students, 19 students in PBL and 19 students in lecture groups were undertaken. The PBL group was further divided into three smaller groups. Both the groups were given a topic from the undergraduate curriculum of Public Health Dentistry prescribed by Dental Council India (DCI) and were assessed for their academic performances through an internal assessment examination. Results Both the groups consisted of higher number of females. Mean marks obtained by PBL group was 6.63 ± 1.80, which was significantly higher as compared with the lecture group which was 4.84 ± 1.17 (p = 0.001**). Conclusion Students in PBL group showed better academic performance as compared with students in the lecture group. How to cite this article Rekha K, Naganandini S, Eshwar S, Manvi S, Markose J. Problem-based Learning vs Lectures— Comparison of Academic Performances among Dental Undergraduates in India: A Pilot Study. World J Dent 2017; 8(1):59-66.

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