Bridging a curriculum gap: a structured model for integrating head and neck ultrasound training into undergraduate dental education.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ultrasonography is increasingly relevant in dental and maxillofacial diagnostics, yet structured training opportunities for dental students remain scarce. This study aimed to develop, implement, evaluate and validate a blended learning head and neck ultrasound (HNUS) curriculum for dental students, guided by the ICAP (Interactive, Constructive, Active, Passive) framework and Kirkpatrick's evaluation model.

Material and methods

Following Kern's six-step approach to curriculum development, a prospective quasi-experimental design was applied. Dental students (study group) completed the curriculum and were assessed at three time points (T1: pre-course; T2: Immediate post-course; T3: three-month follow-up). Physicians with prior certified ultrasound training served a

SUBMITTER: Weimer J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12849422 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature