The potential integration of Simodont® Dental Trainer in different stages of the dental curriculum.

ABSTRACT: The lack of standardised studies remains an obstacle to developing a consistent approach to integrating virtual dental simulation (VDS) into dental education. The aim of this study was to develop consensus among experienced educators and dental practitioners on the optimal integration of VDS at various stages of dental curricula. The goal was to propose clear yet flexible recommendations that could be implemented by most educational institutions. Focus groups were established, consisting of experienced academic educators involved in VDS, experienced academic staff who had not previously been involved in VDS, and experienced dental practitioners. These groups exchanged ideas about the best ways to integrate VDS into dental curricula. The Simodont® Dental Trainer system was used to design a

SUBMITTER: Bakr MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11605717 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature