An instructional module concerning oral implantology: II. Development and implementation

Area of Science:

• Dental Education
• Oral Implantology
• Instructional Design

Background:

• The first paper in this series outlined the rationale and initial testing of a preliminary oral implantology module.
• Predoctoral dental education requires effective training in emerging fields like oral implantology.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the design and development process of an individualized instructional module for oral implantology.
• To provide second and third-year predoctoral dental students with specialized training in oral implantology.

Main Methods:

• Systematic design and iterative development of an instructional module.
• Focus on creating an individualized learning experience for dental students.
• Implementation within the curriculum at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry.

Main Results:

• The paper details the specific design choices and developmental steps taken for the module.
• The module was tailored for second and third-year predoctoral dental students.
• The development process is documented as part of an ongoing series.

Conclusions:

• The design and development of this oral implantology module represent a significant step in enhancing predoctoral dental training.
• This paper contributes to the ongoing documentation of creating effective, individualized instructional tools in dental education.