Effectiveness of E-Learning Method on Exodontia for Dental Students: A Theoretical Domain Framework Study

Area of Science:

• Dental Education
• E-learning in Medicine
• Surgical Skills Training

Background:

• Traditional dental education methods are evolving.
• E-learning tools offer new avenues for skill acquisition.
• Assessing the impact of video-based learning in dentistry is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of e-learning teaching videos in dental extraction training.
• To assess the self-reported behavioral impact on dental students using the Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF).

Main Methods:

• Dental students received teaching videos on dental extraction procedures.
• The Theoretical Domain Framework (TDF) was employed to measure self-reported behaviors.
• Statistical analyses included T-Tests, correlation, and ANOVA.

Main Results:

• A 77% response rate was achieved.
• Male students reported significant benefits across multiple TDF domains (skills, beliefs, optimism, environment, social, emotion) compared to females (p < 0.001, p < 0.05).
• Positive correlations were found between various TDF domains and student satisfaction (r = 0.314 to 0.511, p < 0.001, p < 0.05).
• Higher academic levels correlated with better TDF scores (p < 0.001).

Conclusions:

• Video-based teaching materials are a valuable addition to dental curricula.
• E-learning enhances dental students' proficiency and satisfaction in performing dental extractions.
• Targeted interventions may be beneficial for improving specific domains of student behavior.