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Parallel endodontic education via social media: An exploratory survey study
Nawar Naguib Nawar1, Mostafa M A Elkholy2, William Nguyen Ha3
1Department of Endodontics, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt.
Summary
Most dental students use Facebook for endodontic education, valuing practical case examples over scientific evidence. This highlights a gap between academic learning and clinical practice that social media platforms aim to fill.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Social Media in Academia
- Endodontic Training
Background:
- Limited research exists on social media's impact on endodontic education.
- Dental students and practitioners increasingly use online platforms for knowledge acquisition.
- Understanding current social media utilization is crucial for academic institutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the percentage of dental students using Facebook for endodontic education.
- To identify factors influencing student engagement with Facebook for learning.
- To assess the perceived value of Facebook-based endodontic content.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to dental students, interns, and dentists in specialist programs.
- Data analysis included Fisher's Exact test and multiple pairwise comparisons.
- Statistical significance was determined at p < 0.05.
Main Results:
- 801 participants responded, with 98.4% utilizing Facebook for endodontic knowledge.
- Participants found practical case demonstrations valuable, even without always provided scientific evidence.
- Students use Facebook to bridge the gap between academic curricula and clinical practice.
Conclusions:
- Facebook is widely used by dental professionals for endodontic education.
- The platform serves as a supplement to formal education, offering practical insights.
- Academic institutions should acknowledge and potentially integrate social media in educational strategies.
