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ArticleCureus2025

Design and Implementation of a Dental English Learning Application Using Flutter.

Yuta Otsuka, Tadahiro Higashinakao, Fumiko Nishio, Hiroshi Kono

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Yuta OtsukaDepartment of Biomaterials Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, JPN.
Tadahiro HigashinakaoDepartment of Fixed Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, JPN.
Fumiko NishioDepartment of Fixed Prosthodontics, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, JPN.
Hiroshi KonoDepartment of Biomaterials Science, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, JPN.

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Abstract

In recent years, as dental care becomes more internationalized, it is becoming increasingly important for dental students and dentists to learn English, especially dental terminology. However, there are still limited learning materials and environments specialized in such specialized vocabulary, and the development of efficient learning methods is a challenge. In this study, we developed a mobile application to support dental English vocabulary acquisition. Developed using the Flutter framework (Google, Mountain View, CA) and Dart language (Google), this app runs on a cross-platform compatible with iOS and Android, and is available through Firebase Hosting. The main features include a vocabulary list with 25 stages (20 words per stage), flash cards with voice read-aloud function using the speech application programming interface, and a multiple-choice quiz with random questions with no duplicate options. These features are designed to enable learners to efficiently memorize vocabulary from both a visual and auditory perspective. A trial evaluation by the developer suggested that the app is suitable for short-term, repetitive learning and is useful for promoting vocabulary retention. In the future, we plan to improve the features by incorporating user feedback and conducting a formal evaluation study to verify the effectiveness of vocabulary acquisition.

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dental educationeducational tooleducation appenglish languageflutter

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PMID40693075
PMCPMC12278329

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