Educational videos as a teaching approach to enhance dental students' practical skills in preclinical courses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of video teaching material is increasingly popular and has been useful under Covid-19 teaching circumstances, where practical courses have been somewhat limited according to the pandemic situation. The objective of this trial was to evaluate whether high-quality educational videos-viewed once or repeatedly-can effectively support dental students in acquiring practical skills for delivering oral hygiene instructions, while also enhancing their confidence and sense of safety. This study aims to contribute preliminary insights into the potential value of video-assisted learning in this specific context within dental education.

Methods

82 students from the 2nd term of dental school were enrolled in this study and randomly assigned to two groups. The participan

SUBMITTER: Dervisbegovic S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12492665 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature