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Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie

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16-07-2021 | Original article

Perception of dental students towards case-based orthodontic education

Authors: Professor Burcu Balos Tuncer, Tevhide Sokmen, Professor Bulent Celik, Professor Tuba Tortop

Published in: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie | Special Issue 1/2022

Abstract

Purpose

To evaluate perceptions of fifth-year dental students’ towards case-based orthodontic education.

Methods

The sample population consisted of 108 final year dental students (39 men, 69 women) who volunteered to participate in the project during their orthodontic clinical internship. Patient files including extraoral, intraoral photographs, hand–wrist, panoramic and cephalometric radiographs were randomly distributed. Each group presented their evaluations after 1 week. At the end of case discussions, students were given a questionnaire regarding their perceptions of case-based education. Differences in mean scores between groups were compared by independent samples t‑test.

Results

The response rate was 100%. The majority of students strongly agreed that their interest and ability to interpret and diagnose the orthodontic data were increased. More than 60% strongly agreed that this education had a positive effect on their attention and effective learning. More than 45% strongly agreed that their communication with colleagues was increased, and women were significantly more inclined to group work than men (p < 0.05). More than 45% declared no additional burden.

Conclusions

Orthodontic case-based education was well received by final year dental students. The most noted improvement was observed in motivation, ability to comment on the diagnosis and treatment planning of orthodontic cases, without feeling an extra workload.

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Title: Perception of dental students towards case-based orthodontic education
Authors: Professor Burcu Balos Tuncer
Tevhide Sokmen
Professor Bulent Celik
Professor Tuba Tortop
Publication date: 16-07-2021
Publisher: Springer Medizin
Published in: Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics / Fortschritte der Kieferorthopädie / Issue Special Issue 1/2022
Print ISSN: 1434-5293
Electronic ISSN: 1615-6714
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00056-021-00325-y

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Perception of dental students towards case-based orthodontic education

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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