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

Active Teaching-Learning and Digital Technologies in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Dentistry Courses in Brazil.

Iara Vieira Ferreira, Larissa Stefhanne Damasceno deAmorim Póvoa, Beatriz Araújo de Souza, Daniele Sorgatto Faé, Francielle Silvestre Verner, Cleidiel Aparecido Araújo Lemos, Sibele Nascimento de Aquino

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Article 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 3 papers.

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7 authors.

Iara Vieira FerreiraDepartment of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7443-7190
Larissa Stefhanne Damasceno deAmorim PóvoaPostgraduate Program in Applied Health Sciences (PPGCAS), Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Beatriz Araújo de SouzaDepartment of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Daniele Sorgatto FaéPostgraduate Program in Applied Health Sciences (PPGCAS), Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Francielle Silvestre VernerDepartment of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Cleidiel Aparecido Araújo LemosDepartment of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Sibele Nascimento de AquinoDepartment of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, Brazil.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionTraditional methods versus active teaching-learning and new technologies have become increasingly important in health education, especially for training healthcare professionals for modern challenges. In dental education, active learning and digital technologies are recognised worldwide, but there is a lack of comprehensive analysis on their implementation in Brazilian undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. MATERIALS AND

methodsData were collected from the official websites of undergraduate and postgraduate dentistry programs in Brazil. Descriptive and statistical analyses were performed using JASP software, with a significance level of p < 0.05. Chi-square, Fisher's exact, and Mann-Whitney tests were applied to evaluate relationships between active methods, digital technologies, and course characteristics.

resultsThe study revealed low formal adoption of active learning methods and digital technologies in dental education. No significant association was found between active learning methods and general course characteristics. However, technology use was significantly associated with active learning methods in postgraduate and undergraduate courses.

conclusionThis study underscores the need for a more structured approach to preparing educators in both undergraduate and postgraduate dentistry programs to integrate active learning methods and digital technologies effectively. A clear framework for educator training is essential to meet modern educational demands and improve the quality of dental education in Brazil.

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Digital TechnologyEducational TechnologyEducation, DentalEducation, Dental, GraduateProblem-Based LearningBrazilCurriculumDigital MediaHumansTeachingactive teaching–learningdental curriculapostgraduate coursesundergraduate courses

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PMID41123054
PMCPMC13383298

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