ArticleJournal of dental education2025
The Effect of a Targeted Educational Intervention on Light-Curing Confidence and Skills in Multidisciplinary Dental Training.
Article in Journal of dental education, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.
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- Evaluating Knowledge and Practice Related to Light-Curing and Resin-Based Composites Polymerization.Oral health & preventive dentistry · 2026Article
- Evaluation of clinicians' use of fast-curing and budget light-curing units in Saudi Arabia.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Effect of Moving the Tip of the Light Curing Unit on the Irradiance Value Delivered.Journal of esthetic and restorative dentistry : official publication of the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry ... [et al.] · 2025Article
- The Effect of a Targeted Educational Intervention on Light-Curing Confidence and Skills in Multidisciplinary Dental Training.Journal of dental education · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeLight-curing plays a vital role in various dental procedures across specialties; however, previous studies have revealed significant gaps in knowledge and practice, highlighting the necessity for focused educational interventions to enhance skills and confidence in this area.
aimTo evaluate the confidence, knowledge, clinical practice skills, and performance of dental residents from different specialties before and after an educational intervention on light-curing.
methodsForty-nine residents from restorative, pediatric, and orthodontic departments were invited to partake in this light-curing training, conducted over three sessions. (i) Pre-assessment surveys regarding satisfaction, confidence, knowledge, and clinical practice were collected, along with pre-assessment light-curing measurements of the irradiance and radiant exposure values delivered to simulated restorations using a patient simulator (MARC-PS, Bluelight). (ii) An interactive lecture. (iii) Post-assessment light-curing followed by post-surveys. Statistical analysis utilized the Wilcoxon signed-rank test (p < 0.05).
resultsThe response rate was 83% (n = 34). The median irradiance and radiant exposure values were recorded as 1234-1263 mW/cm
conclusionIncorporating comprehensive light-curing training into graduate dental curricula across specialties is recommended for enhancing resident performance and confidence through targeted educational strategies.
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