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Seeing is believing: dental education benefits from developments in videoconferencing
P A Reynolds1, K A Eaton, R Mason
1Centre of Flexible Learning in Dentistry, King's College London Dental Institute, Floor 3, Strand Bridge House, 138-142 Strand, London, WC2 1HH. P.A.Reynolds@kcl.ac.uk
British Dental Journal
|January 29, 2008
Summary
Videoconferencing enhances dental education, proving as effective as traditional lectures. This technology reduces travel time and costs for both students and educators in dentistry.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Telehealth Technology
- Dental Training
Background:
- Videoconferencing is increasingly adopted in healthcare for remote consultations and education.
- Its application has expanded significantly in dentistry for training and education at all levels.
- Technological advancements have made videoconferencing user-friendly, reliable, and affordable with improved quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development of videoconferencing systems and services in dentistry.
- To highlight the benefits and applications of videoconferencing in dental education.
- To present case studies of videoconferencing projects in dentistry.
Main Methods:
- Review of videoconferencing system development and applications in dentistry.
- Description of educational projects like PROVIDENT and DUET.
- Evaluation of videoconferencing effectiveness compared to traditional teaching methods.
Main Results:
- Videoconferencing is a core method for dental training and education.
- Projects like PROVIDENT and DUET demonstrate equal effectiveness to face-to-face lectures.
- The technology reduces travel time and costs for tutors and students.
Conclusions:
- Videoconferencing offers effective and efficient solutions for dental education.
- The integration of videoconferencing in dentistry is supported by technological advancements.
- Case studies confirm the value of videoconferencing in postgraduate and undergraduate dental programs.
