Trial reportBMC medical education2025
Use of virtual simulation for regenerative endodontic training: randomized controlled trial.
Trial report in BMC medical education, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Augmented and virtual reality in dental and oral and maxillofacial surgery education: a systematic review with a taxonomy of training technologies.BMC medical education · 2026Pooled it
- Applications of artificial intelligence in endodontic education: a systematic review.Frontiers in dental medicine · 2026Pooled it
- The landscape of virtual simulation in undergraduate dental education with implications for artificial intelligence incorporation.NPJ digital medicine · 2026Article
- Computer-based case simulations enhances clinical reasoning skills of non-dental medical students as measured by mini-CEX.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Haptic technology in orthodontics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Review
- Evaluation of a virtual simulation system for root canal irrigation training in preclinical dental education.BMC medical education · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study aimed to develop an experimental teaching module based on virtual simulation (VS) to facilitate the instruction of undergraduates in regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) and to assess its impact on academic outcomes and students' perceptions.
methodsA REPs-VS platform with detailed diagnostic thinking, treatment protocol, and outcome evaluation scripts we developed. In total, 123 undergraduates in the fourth year were randomly divided into group A (REPs-VS teaching mode) and group B (traditional teaching mode). The effectiveness was evaluated by theoretical and operational examinations. The perspectives of students were assessed via questionnaires.
resultsThe total scores of the theoretical and operational examinations in group A were 82.10 ± 14.50 and 90.65 ± 4.81, respectively, which were significantly higher than the control group. Approximately 98.3% of students in group A agreed that the REPs-VS teaching platform improved their knowledge and skills. Most of the students in both groups unanimously acknowledged that the REPs-VS platform effectively enhanced the course's entertainment value and consequently increased their enthusiasm.
conclusionThe REPs-VS teaching platform established herein is an innovative and practical tool that can enhance the comprehension of REPs among undergraduate students, providing a more robust foundation for clinical practice.
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