Using mobile multimedia platforms in teaching dental diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Mobile Multimedia Platforms (MMPs) are prolific tools that can be used by individuals and corporations to share content. However, few studies have shown the effectiveness of MMPs as educational tools. Through this study, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of MMPs in improving basic dental diagnostic skills. In addition, we captured student feedback on the use of MMPs in a dental curriculum.

Method

In this voluntary interventional study on 89 senior dental students, we created pilot learning modules through an MMP called Instagram Stories to teach dental diagnosis. We evaluated the efficacy of the modules through diagnostic tests that were given to dental students who were close to graduating.

Results

The students showed a significant increase in diagnost

SUBMITTER: Tsai R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7479170 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature