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Jaw relation recording and transferring: Using digital technology to augment its instruction in predoctoral
Yan-Yan Zhang1,2, Mei-Qi Yu1,2, Yong-Hao He1,2
1State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases, National Center for Stomatology, West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Digital technology significantly improves dental education for jaw relation recording and transferring (JRRT). Both digital and combined methods enhanced learning effectiveness and student satisfaction compared to traditional teaching.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Prosthodontic Dentistry
- Digital Learning Technologies
Background:
- Traditional teaching methods for jaw relation recording and transferring (JRRT) may have limitations in effectiveness.
- Dental students require efficient and engaging methods to master complex procedures like JRRT.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the learning effectiveness and teaching satisfaction of three pedagogical approaches for JRRT instruction.
- To evaluate the impact of digital technology on dental student education in prosthodontics.
Main Methods:
- 276 fourth-year dental students were divided into traditional, digital, and combined pedagogy groups for JRRT instruction.
- Learning effectiveness and satisfaction were assessed via online questionnaires after the course.
- Data were analyzed using Chi-square and Fisher's exact tests.
Main Results:
- Digital and combined pedagogy groups demonstrated significantly higher basic knowledge scores and satisfaction than the traditional group (p < 0.01).
- The combined pedagogy group reported superior teaching satisfaction compared to the digital-only group (p < 0.001).
Conclusions:
- Integrating digital technology in JRRT education substantially boosts student learning and satisfaction.
- This educational innovation highlights the potential of digital tools to visualize complex dental concepts and procedures.
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