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ArticleInternational journal of applied & basic medical research

To Develop and Implement a Preclinical Operative Dentistry Module to Enhance Class-II Cavity Preparation Training.

Preet Kanwal Atwal, Gagandeep Kwatra, Ritu Jain, Kapil Krishan Dua, Shivani Khanna, Vivek Vardhan Gupta

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Preet Kanwal AtwalDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Christian Dental College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Gagandeep KwatraDepartment of Pharmacology, AIIMS, Bathinda, Punjab, India.
Ritu JainDepartment of Periodontology, Christian Dental College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Kapil Krishan DuaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Shivani KhannaDepartment of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Christian Dental College, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Vivek Vardhan GuptaDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Christian Dental College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.

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Abstract

Background: A competent dental undergraduate at the preclinical level will ensure a confident transition into clinics and quality treatment for patients. Cavity preparation of a tooth is one of the key competencies in dentistry. A preclinical training module was introduced to enhance the skill training and improve students' learning. Aim: This study aims to develop and implement a preclinical operative dentistry module to enhance Class-II cavity preparation training. Methodology: Feedback was taken from the 3 Results: Most students (98%) were satisfied with the training. All the faculty strongly agreed that the module should be part of future training. Video demonstration and rubric-based assessments were testified by 93% of students as the most helpful element of the module. Major themes after thematic analysis were a better understanding of the procedure, enhanced visualization, the ability to identify areas for improvement, and boosted confidence for final exams. Conclusions: The preclinical training module successfully met the needs of the participating undergraduate students. Video demonstration proved a beneficial digital learning resource.

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Assessment rubricclass-II cavity preparationvideo demonstration

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PMCPMC11691098

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