Current applications and future perspective of virtual reality in dental education and practice in Saudi Arabia: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: This scoping review aimed to evaluate the current state of virtual reality (VR) implementation in dental education and practice in Saudi Arabia, highlighting its advantages and challenges. A scoping review examined VR's role in regrading dental education and practice in Saudi Arabia by searching electronic databases, including PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus, from inception to July 2024. Studies including VR applications for education, skills development, or anxiety/pain management involving Saudi dental students and practitioners were included. Eleven relevant studies were identified: 5 focused on education and 6 on clinical practice. Educational studies showed mixed effectiveness of VR versus traditional methods but positive student perceptions. Clinical application studies also had m

SUBMITTER: Alqutaibi AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11605729 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature