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Trial State Boards as a teaching technique.

G V Kane

    Journal of Dental Education
    |March 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    Implementing a Trial State Board examination for dental hygiene students effectively reduces testing anxiety by familiarizing them with the process. This simulation provides a more accurate assessment of skills before the official licensing examination.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dental Hygiene Education
    • Health Professions Training

    Background:

    • Dental hygiene students experience significant anxiety during licensing examinations, often due to the unknown nature of the testing environment.
    • The Board of Dental Examiners requires students to demonstrate accumulated skills and knowledge, making preparation crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a Trial State Board as a method for reducing student anxiety before the licensing examination.
    • To assess the value of simulated board examinations in providing a more accurate evaluation of dental hygiene students' abilities.

    Main Methods:

    • The Ohio State University implemented a Trial State Board, a simulated examination process for dental hygiene students.
    • Dentists unfamiliar with the students' clinical work evaluated their performance during the trial.

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    Main Results:

    • The Trial State Board effectively reduced student anxiety by demystifying the examination process.
    • The simulation provided a more accurate assessment of student abilities, aiding in preparation for the actual licensing exam.

    Conclusions:

    • Trial State Boards are a valuable, albeit time-consuming, teaching tool in dental hygiene education.
    • This process allows for early identification and correction of student deficiencies, improving overall preparedness for licensure.