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SynthesisEuropean journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe2026

Digital Removable Denture Workflows in Dental Education: A Systematic Review and Curriculum Development Exploration.

Arthi Veerasamy, Fatimah Ghuloum, Yunam Lo, Wendy Jansen van Vuuren

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Synthesis in European journal of dental education : official journal of the Association for Dental Education in Europe, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

5 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Arthi VeerasamyFaculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Fatimah GhuloumFaculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Yunam LoFaculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Wendy Jansen van VuurenFaculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn the realm of dental education, the conventional methods of complete denture fabrication have long been the norm. However, these methods often struggle to effectively communicate complex techniques, leaving students lacking comprehensive hands-on experiences. Digitalisation offers a potential solution, promising improved accuracy and a revolutionised curriculum. However, low global adoption rates and a lack of established teaching methodologies necessitate investigation into the challenges and successes of integrating digital removable denture workflows.

aimThis systemic review aims to investigate the integration of digital workflows into removable denture curricula within dental institutions globally.

methodA modified PICO framework guided the literature search focusing on digital removable denture workflows in dental education. A manual search of English-language publications from 2010 to 2024 was conducted, selecting studies meeting pre-defined inclusion criteria. The PRISMA guidelines were followed, including a two-stage independent screening process by two reviewers to assess eligibility.

resultsThe review identified six dental institutions incorporating digitalisation into their removable denture curricula. They utilise 3D-simulation tools for didactic training, while clinical training favours a hybrid approach. Students reported positive experiences, including enhanced learning efficiency, but voiced concerns about technical issues and aesthetic evaluations. Educators noted improvements in assessment quality and student motivation.

conclusionsDigital workflows offer substantial educational advantages, but their integration faces challenges including cost, infrastructure limitations and technological hurdles. Further research and development are crucial to overcome these barriers and establish standardised digital denture education across global dental institutions.

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CurriculumDenture, CompleteDenture DesignEducation, DentalWorkflowHumansCAD/CAM complete denturedental educationdental schoolsdental studentsdigital complete denturedigital denture workflow

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PMID40524603
PMCPMC13090417

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