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Dental students' experience and perceived confidence level in different restorative procedures
Susan Hattar1, Abeer AlHadidi2, Sandra Altarawneh3
1Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan.
Summary
Fifth-year dental students report higher confidence in direct restorations and simple endodontics. Confidence is lower for indirect restorations, particularly crown preparation, indicating a need for enhanced clinical training.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Restorative Dentistry
- Clinical Skills Assessment
Background:
- Graduating confident dental professionals is crucial for career success.
- Dental education aims to equip students with the necessary skills and confidence for practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the self-perceived confidence levels of fifth-year dental students in restorative dentistry tasks.
- To explore the relationship between clinical training and confidence in these tasks.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire assessed confidence in various clinical restorative dentistry tasks among 202 fifth-year dental students.
- Students reported prior task performance frequency and areas of highest confidence.
Main Results:
- A 59% response rate (120 students) was achieved.
- Students felt most confident in direct restorations and simple endodontics, less so in indirect restorations and complex endodontics.
- Confidence was lowest for crown preparation within indirect restorations; operative dentistry ranked highest, followed by endodontics and fixed prosthodontics.
Conclusions:
- The study identifies specific areas where dental students lack confidence.
- Targeted clinical skill enhancement and focused exposure are recommended to boost student confidence and professional performance.
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