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Dental students' understanding of titanium
H Takahashi1, K Tonami, K Motomura
1Department of Dental Technology 1, Faculty of Dentistry, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Yushima, Japan.
Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences
|August 6, 2002
Summary
Dental students
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Dental Education
Background:
- Titanium is a crucial material in dentistry.
- Assessing student comprehension of titanium properties is vital for effective dental education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate dental students' understanding of titanium.
- To assess the impact of educational interventions on titanium knowledge.
Main Methods:
- A seven-item questionnaire survey was administered.
- Data collected from dental students at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (1990-1996).
- Survey conducted during the initial dental materials and science lecture.
Main Results:
- Initial understanding of titanium among students was poor.
- No significant improvement in basic titanium knowledge was observed over time.
- Significant knowledge enhancement occurred post-lecture and laboratory instruction.
Conclusions:
- Basic titanium knowledge among dental students requires improvement.
- Targeted lectures and laboratory sessions effectively enhance student understanding of titanium.
- Curriculum should emphasize practical and theoretical aspects of dental materials like titanium.