Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics

The Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry (대한치과보존학회)
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Effect of Dental Practicality Index training using an online video on decision-making and confidence level in treatment planning by dental undergraduates

  • Zhai Wei See (School of Dentistry, International Medical University) ;
  • Ming Sern Lee (School of Dentistry, International Medical University) ;
  • Abhishek Parolia (School of Dentistry, International Medical University) ;
  • Shalini Kanagasingam (School of Dentistry, Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Central Lancashire) ;
  • Shilpa Gunjal (School of Dentistry, International Medical University) ;
  • Shanon Patel (Department of Endodontology, King's College London Dental Institute)
  • Received : 2023.10.15
  • Accepted : 2023.11.14
  • Published : 2024.02.28
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Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Dental Practicality Index (DPI) training using an online video on the treatment planning decisions and confidence level of dental undergraduates (DUs). Materials and Methods: Ninety-four DUs were shown 15 clinical case scenarios and asked to decide on treatment plans based on 4 treatment options. The most appropriate treatment plan had been decided by a consensus panel of experienced dentists. DUs then underwent DPI training using an online video. In a post-DPI-training test, DUs were shown the same clinical case scenarios and asked to assign the best treatment option. After 6 weeks, DUs were retested to assess their knowledge retention. In all 3 tests, DUs completed the confidence level scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the related-samples Wilcoxon signed rank test and the independent-samples Mann-Whitney U test with the level of significance set at p < 0.05. Results: DPI training significantly improved the mean scores of the DUs from 7.53 in the pre-DPI-training test to 9.01 in the post-DPI-training test (p < 0.001). After 6 weeks, the mean scores decreased marginally to 8.87 in the retention test (p = 0.563). DPI training increased their confidence level from 5.68 pre-DPI training to 7.09 post-DPI training. Conclusions: Training DUs using DPI with an online video improved their decision-making and confidence level in treatment planning.

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The project was funded by the International Medical University, Malaysia.

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