The Effect of a Targeted Educational Intervention on Light-Curing Confidence and Skills in Multidisciplinary Dental Training.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Light-curing plays a vital role in various dental procedures across specialties; however, previous studies have revealed significant gaps in knowledge and practice, highlighting the necessity for focused educational interventions to enhance skills and confidence in this area.

Aim

To evaluate the confidence, knowledge, clinical practice skills, and performance of dental residents from different specialties before and after an educational intervention on light-curing.

Methods

Forty-nine residents from restorative, pediatric, and orthodontic departments were invited to partake in this light-curing training, conducted over three sessions. (i) Pre-assessment surveys regarding satisfaction, confidence, knowledge, and clinical practice were collected, along with pre-

SUBMITTER: Alzain I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12619123 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature