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ArticleDental press journal of orthodontics2023

Technology-enhanced simulation-based learning in orthodontic education: A scoping review.

Kawin Sipiyaruk, Prachworrakit Kaewsirirat, Peerapong Santiwong

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Article in Dental press journal of orthodontics, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Kawin SipiyarukMahidol University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (Bangkok, Thailand).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3264-1553
Prachworrakit KaewsiriratMahidol University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (Bangkok, Thailand).ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0006-2659-1699
Peerapong SantiwongMahidol University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Orthodontics (Bangkok, Thailand).ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1824-5861

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionTechnology-enhanced simulations seem to be effective in dentistry, as they can support dental students to improve competencies in simulated environments. However, implementation of this technology in orthodontic education has not been reviewed.

objectiveThis scoping review aimed to comprehensively summarize the use of technology-enhanced simulations in orthodontic practice.

methodsA systematic search was conducted to identify literature on technology-enhanced simulation-based learning in orthodontic education published from 2000 to 2021. The search was conducted up to September 2021 to identify articles from Scopus, Embase, PubMed, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, Google Scholar and the reference lists of identified articles.

resultsThe search identified 177 articles. Following the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 16 articles of 14 digital simulators were included in this review. The findings demonstrated an increasing use of technology-enhanced simulations in orthodontic education. They were designed in several formats, including three-dimensional virtual format, augmented reality, virtual reality, automaton, haptic, and scenario-based simulations. These simulations were implemented in varied areas of orthodontics including diagnosis and treatment planning, bracket positioning, orthodontic procedures, facial landmark, removable appliance and cephalometric tracing. Most included articles demonstrated the development process without outcome evaluation. Six studies provided outcome evaluations at reaction or learning levels. None of them provide the evaluation at behaviour and results levels.

conclusionInsufficient evidence has been generated to demonstrate the effectiveness of technology-enhanced simulations in orthodontic education. However, high-fidelity computer-based simulations together with robust design research should be required to confirm educational impact in orthodontic education.

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