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Utilising an innovative digital software to grade pre-clinical crown preparation exercise
E T Kateeb1, M S Kamal2, A M Kadamani2
1Department of Periodontology and Preventive Dentistry and Oral Health Research and Promotion Unit, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine.
Summary
Digital grading software offers reliable pre-clinical dental assessment, reducing variability compared to traditional visual inspection. This technology ensures consistent evaluation of student tooth preparations against a gold standard.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education Technology
- Pre-clinical Dental Assessment
- Digital Evaluation Systems
Background:
- Accurate assessment of pre-clinical dental work is crucial for effective dental education.
- Traditional visual inspection by faculty can introduce subjectivity and variability.
- Investigating technology's role in pre-clinical evaluation is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of digital assessment software for pre-clinical dental work.
- To compare grades from digital software with traditional visual inspection by faculty.
- To determine the reliability and accuracy of a digital grading system.
Main Methods:
- Ninety-six teeth prepared by fourth-year dental students were evaluated.
- Digital grading software and four calibrated faculty members assessed preparations.
- Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability were measured using Intraclass Correlation (ICC).
Main Results:
- Digital grading system showed high intra-rater reliability (0.99).
- Faculty inter-rater reliability was good (ICC 0.76).
- Significant differences (6-25 grades) were found between faculty and digital grading, with low to moderate agreement.
Conclusions:
- The digital grading system reliably scans and compares student tooth preparations to a gold standard.
- Digital grading can mitigate the variability and subjectivity inherent in traditional visual inspection.
- Technology integration in dental education assessment shows promise for enhanced objectivity.
