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Assessment of the Mouth

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A thorough mouth assessment, including inspection and palpation of the lips, gums, tongue, tonsils, uvula, and pharynx, is crucial in detecting potential health issues. Diseases ranging from oral cancer to systemic conditions like diabetes could be identified early through careful oral examination. This article provides a detailed guide on conducting a comprehensive mouth assessment.
Mouth Inspection
The inspection begins with visually examining the mouth for symmetry, color, and size.

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Using mobile multimedia platforms in teaching dental diagnosis.

Rebecca Tsai¹, Chính Đ B Nguyễn², Đức S M Hồ³

¹Department of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials Sciences, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Brookline, USA.

Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences

|September 28, 2020

Summary

Mobile Multimedia Platforms (MMPs) significantly improved dental diagnostic skills in students, increasing test scores from 49% to 73%. Students found these educational tools easy and enjoyable to use, suggesting potential for broader application.

Keywords:

Dental education Feedback Global Mobile multimedia platforms Social media

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Area of Science:

Dental Education
Medical Informatics
Digital Learning

Background:

Mobile Multimedia Platforms (MMPs) are widely used but understudied as educational tools.
Effectiveness of MMPs in enhancing basic dental diagnostic skills requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of MMPs in improving basic dental diagnostic skills.
To gather student feedback on integrating MMPs into the dental curriculum.

Main Methods:

A voluntary interventional study involving 89 senior dental students.
Development of pilot learning modules using Instagram Stories (an MMP) for dental diagnosis training.
Assessment of module efficacy through diagnostic tests administered to graduating dental students.

Main Results:

A statistically significant increase in diagnostic test scores from 49% to 73% (p < 0.05) was observed after MMP module usage.
Student feedback indicated a high degree of ease of use and enjoyment with the MMP learning modules.

Conclusions:

MMPs can effectively enhance training in basic dental diagnostic skills and serve as valuable adjunct teaching tools.
MMP-based modules offer a potential method to enrich professional education, particularly in resource-limited developing countries.