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Linda Sangalli1, Elizabeth Manning1, Craig S Miller2
1College of Dental Medicine - Illinois, Midwestern University, Downers Grove, Illinois, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|May 6, 2025
Summary
This pilot study shows a virtual patient-based learning (VPBL) platform is a feasible educational tool for dental students learning about temporomandibular disorder (TMD). The VPBL platform improved student ratings after adjustments, validating its use in dental education.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Medical Simulation
- Digital Health
Background:
- Predoctoral dental education often lacks sufficient clinical exposure to temporomandibular disorder (TMD) cases.
- Virtual patient-based learning (VPBL) offers a potential solution to supplement traditional clinical training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility and acceptability of a VPBL platform as an educational tool for TMD in predoctoral dental students.
- To evaluate student perceptions of the platform's usability, appropriateness, and burden.
Main Methods:
- A VPBL platform with 15 virtual patients based on Diagnostic Criteria for TMD was developed.
- Two cohorts of third- and fourth-year dental students (n=40 total) evaluated the platform using Likert scales and qualitative interviews.
- The platform was iteratively refined based on feedback from the first cohort before re-piloting with the second cohort.
Main Results:
- Initial pilot (Cohort 1) showed high ratings for acceptability (4.4/5), appropriateness (4.4/5), and feasibility (4.2/5).
- After adjustments (Cohort 2), the VPBL platform received significantly higher scores in acceptability (4.8/5), appropriateness (4.7/5), feasibility (4.7/5), and usability (83.6/100), with reduced difficulty of use.
- All user-reported metrics showed significant improvement (p<0.05) after platform modification.
Conclusions:
- The VPBL platform is a feasible and effective educational tool for integrating into dental curricula for TMD training.
- Phase I data support further validation of the VPBL platform through larger-scale studies.
- VPBL can enhance dental students' learning experiences with TMD cases.
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