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CAD/CAM and Digital Flow Training in Dental Hygiene Vocational Education
Iván Carrasco-Guardiola1, Manuel Pabón-Carrasco2, Ana Orozco-Varo1
1Department of Stomatology, Endodontic Section, School of Dentistry, University of Sevilla, Sevilla, Spain.
Dental hygiene students show a significant interest in digital dentistry technologies like CAD/CAM, despite a lack of current training. Integrating these digital workflows is crucial for modern dental education.
Area of Science:
- Dental Hygiene Education
- Digital Dentistry
- Vocational Training
Background:
- Digital technologies, including CAD/CAM, are transforming dental practice but are underutilized in dental hygiene vocational training.
- A gap exists in preparing dental hygiene students with essential digital skills for modern dentistry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess dental hygiene students' familiarity, training, and perceptions of CAD/CAM technologies and digital workflows.
- To evaluate student interest in integrating digital tools into their curriculum.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey of 327 dental hygiene students in Seville, Spain.
- Data collected via a 34-item questionnaire on digital literacy and perceived value of digital tools.
- Statistical analysis using Chi-square test and Cramér's V.
Main Results:
- Over 50% of students were unfamiliar with digital workflow and CAD/CAM concepts.
- A significant majority (64.2%) lacked prior training in digital workflows.
- High interest (89.3%) in incorporating digital technologies and belief (81.7%) in their training benefits were reported.
Conclusions:
- A substantial gap exists between current dental hygiene curricula and the integration of digital dentistry technologies.
- Students demonstrate a strong willingness to adopt digital workflows and CAD/CAM systems.
- Integrating these technologies is vital for aligning vocational training with contemporary dental professional standards.
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