SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Digital Undergraduate Education in Dentistry: A Systematic Review.
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113 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Digital Removable Denture Workflows in Dental Education: A Systematic Review and Curriculum Development Exploration.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Pooled it
- Teledentistry Applied to Health and Education Outcomes: Evidence Gap Map.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- Global Experiences of Community Responses to COVID-19: A Systematic Literature Review.Frontiers in public health · 2022Pooled it
- The Use and Performance of Artificial Intelligence in Prosthodontics: A Systematic Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Pooled it
- Utilising a web-based e-learning platform for orthodontic case analysis training: a randomised controlled trial.BMC medical education · 2026Trial
- A Comparative Study of Virtual Reality and Traditional Methods for Surgical Instrument Training.Journal of dental education · 2026Trial
- Improvement of learner's preclinical skill in occlusal rest seat preparation using digital and conventional training.BMC oral health · 2026Trial
- Digital and immersive approaches to anatomy education: a pilot comparative study of CI, VR, and hybrid learning in implant planning.BMC medical education · 2026Trial
- Qatar dental student perceptions of Sirona prep-check software for learning crown preparations.BMC medical education · 2024Trial
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- A study to investigate the effectiveness of the application of virtual reality technology in dental education.BMC medical education · 2022Trial
- Enhancement of Skill Competencies in Operative Dentistry Using Procedure-Specific Educational Videos (E-Learning Tools) Post-COVID-19 Era-A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Trial
- Effectiveness of virtual simulation and jaw model for undergraduate periodontal teaching.BMC medical education · 2021Trial
- Efficacy of smartphone-based Mobile learning versus lecture-based learning for instruction of Cephalometric landmark identification.BMC medical education · 2020Trial
- Multimodal Large Language Models for Dental Chart Image Interpretation: Cross-Sectional Benchmarking Study With Students and Clinicians.JMIR medical education · 2026Article
- Exploring Factors Influencing Dental Photography Adoption in Clinical Practice Among Dental Students.Journal of dental education · 2026Article
- Gamification in dental education: Role of Kahoot in enhancing student engagement, learning outcomes and knowledge retention.Pakistan journal of medical sciences · 2026Review
- Design, Implementation, and Effectiveness of Virtual Reality and Digital Simulation Tools for Pediatric Dental Behavior Management Education: Systematic Review.JMIR serious games · 2026Review
- The Impact of a Dental Technology Curriculum and a Preventive-Clinical Curriculum on the Development of Preclinical Preparation Skills.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Reliability of Various Depth Guiding Methods in Preparation of Full Crowns Used by Dental Undergraduates.European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe · 2026Article
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Abstract
The aim of this systematic review was to investigate current penetration and educational quality enhancements from digitalization in the dental curriculum. Using a modified PICO strategy, the literature was searched using PubMed supplemented with a manual search to identify English-language articles published between 1994 and 2020 that reported the use of digital techniques in dental education. A total of 211 articles were identified by electronic search, of which 55 articles were selected for inclusion and supplemented with 27 additional publications retrieved by manual search, resulting in 82 studies that were included in the review. Publications were categorized into five areas of digital dental education: Web-based knowledge transfer and e-learning, digital surface mapping, dental simulator motor skills (including intraoral optical scanning), digital radiography, and surveys related to the penetration and acceptance of digital education. This review demonstrates that digitalization offers great potential to revolutionize dental education to help prepare future dentists for their daily practice. More interactive and intuitive e-learning possibilities will arise to stimulate an enjoyable and meaningful educational experience with 24/7 facilities. Augmented and virtual reality technology will likely play a dominant role in the future of dental education.
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