Abstract Book of the 10th International Conference on Advanced Research in Education, Teaching and Learning
Year: 2025
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Introducing “Digital Dentistry” Module in Undergraduate Dentistry Curriculum
Dr. Shuichi Tripathi
ABSTRACT:
The present study was undertaken to find out the perspective of students on the introduced module of ‘Digital Dentistry’ along with understanding their self –directed learning abilities. The present study was conducted in the institution after ethical approval of 40 volunteers from 3rd and 4th year undergraduates of “Bachelor of Dental Surgery” course. A pre-validated questionnaire on self-directed learning (SDLI) was administered to the volunteers to know their SDL abilities. A pre-post-session questionnaire containing feedback questionnaires was prepared, validated and administered before the session. A pre designed module was applied on the volunteers by using SDL session. 2 hours duration of First contact session followed by 2 weeks of intersession period with visit to the lab. In Second contact session, debriefing by faculty was done and post-module questionnaire was administered. The responses obtained from SDLI, assessment questionnaires and pre-post-module questionnaires were further analyzed statistically. Student’s learning motivation scored highest in SDLI. The total score significantly improved post-intervention, with the mean score increasing from 28.83 (5.43) pre-intervention to 35.35 (4.36) post-intervention. Significant improvement in knowledge and awareness of digital dentistry was seen after the conduct of the session.
Keywords: curriculum, digitalization, digital dentistry, module, self-directed learning