DENTAL EDUCATION

May 15 2025EDUCATION

Gaming for Safer Smiles

Dentistry is not just about fixing teeth. It is about safety and care. This is why educators are now turning to board games. These games are not for fun. They are for learning. They teach dental students about patient safety. This is a big deal. Dental students need to know how to keep patients safe. They need to know how to avoid mistakes. These games help them prac...

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Mar 24 2025EDUCATION

The Power of Self-Reflection in Dental Training

Dental students often receive feedback from peers. However, this feedback does not always lead to better grades. This might be because students do not always reflect on the feedback they receive. Reflection is a key skill. It helps students understand and use feedback better. Yet, many students do not learn how to reflect properly. This study looks at how a reflectio...

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Feb 23 2025EDUCATION

China's Dental Students: How Much Do They Know About Research Ethics?

Imagine this: you're a dental student in China, and you're about to dive into the world of research. But how much do you really know about research integrity? This is what a recent study set out to explore. It looked into the knowledge of research ethics among dental undergraduates from 34 universities across five key regions in China. The study didn't just ...

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Transforming Dental Education: A Pathway to Preventive Care

Dental schools have long focused on treating oral health issues, but the real goal should be prevention. That's why it's crucial to shift the focus in dental education to include oral health maintenance and promotion. A recent study set out to create Integrated Oral Health Care Pathways (IOHCPs) for both adult and pediatric patients at Tehran University of Medical Sc...

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