Are ChatGPT, My AI Snapchat, and Metaverse used by dental students as reliable sources of dental education?

ABSTRACT: A profound understanding of dental students' use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications and their perceptions is essential for promoting responsible adoption and guiding integration into dental education.

Aim

This study evaluated dental students' perceptions, usage patterns, and trust in ChatGPT, Snapchat's My AI, and the Metaverse as educational tools.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional online survey was administered to undergraduate dental students at RAK College of Dental Sciences, United Arab Emirates, between February and May 2024. The questionnaire comprised 29 questions organized into five sections. The questions were formulated as multiple-choice questions. Descriptive statistics were calculated. Pearson's chi-square tests with post-hoc adjusted stan

SUBMITTER: Elsayed MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12816166 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature