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Educational Podcasts as Adjuncts for Dental Students: A Systematic Review
Shankargouda Patil1, Shilpa Bhandi1, Hosam Ali Baeshen2
1College of Dental Medicine, Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan, Utah, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|June 19, 2026
Summary
Educational podcasts are well-received by dental students for theoretical learning, though their impact on practical skills requires further investigation. This systematic review highlights podcasts as acceptable adjuncts in dental education.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Medical Education Technology
- Asynchronous Learning
Background:
- Podcasts are increasingly utilized as supplementary asynchronous learning tools in dental education.
- This systematic review evaluates the existing evidence on educational podcasts within dental curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine podcast usage patterns among dental students.
- To assess learner perceptions of educational podcasts.
- To determine the impact of podcasts on knowledge-based outcomes in dental education.
Main Methods:
- A systematic search of PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted in September 2025.
- Studies included undergraduate dental students using audio podcasts as educational adjuncts.
- Study quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal Checklist.
Main Results:
- Six studies met inclusion criteria, reporting high perceived utility and acceptability of podcasts for theoretical learning (73-97% agreement).
- Perceptions of podcasts for practical or skills-based learning were lower.
- One study indicated improved immediate test scores in the podcast group; however, most studies had high or unclear risk of bias.
Conclusions:
- Educational podcasts are perceived as acceptable adjunct resources by dental students.
- The current evidence base is limited, heterogeneous, and methodologically constrained.
- Further research with objective measures is needed to clarify the pedagogical value of podcasts in dental education.
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