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ArticleBMC medical education2026

Defining the influence of digitalization on the future of dentistry through an educational handbook for Computer Aided Design tool training.

Miruna Andreea Anghel, Iulia Roxana Marinescu, Alin Gabriel Ionescu, Daniela Micu, Alexandru Andrei Iliescu, Petre Costin Mărășescu, Willy Andrei Uriciuc, Cristian Zaharia, Stelian Mihai Sever Petrescu, Oana Andreea Diaconu and 1 more

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Miruna Andreea Anghel *Department of Dental Prosthesis Technology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Street, Dolj, Craiova, 200349, Romania.
Iulia Roxana Marinescu *Department of Oral Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Street, Craiova, Dolj, 200349, Romania.
Alin Gabriel IonescuDepartment of History of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Street, Craiova, Dolj, 200349, Romania. alin.ionescu@umfcv.ro.
Daniela MicuDepartment of Foreign Languages, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Street, Craiova, Dolj, 200349, Romania. daniela.micu@umfcv.ro.
Alexandru Andrei IliescuDepartment of Dental Prosthesis Technology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Street, Dolj, Craiova, 200349, Romania.
Petre Costin MărășescuDepartment of Dental Prosthesis Technology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Street, Dolj, Craiova, 200349, Romania.
Willy Andrei UriciucDepartment of Oral Rehabilitation, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Iuliu-Hațieganu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 8 Victor Babeş Street, Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, 400012, Romania.
Cristian ZahariaDepartment of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 2 Square Eftimie Murgu Street, Timișoara, Timis, 300041, Romania.
Stelian Mihai Sever PetrescuDepartment of Orthodontics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Street, Craiova, Dolj, 200349, Romania.
Oana Andreea DiaconuDepartment of Endodontics, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Street, Dolj, Craiova, 200349, Romania.
Horia Octavian ManoleaDepartment of Dental Prosthesis Technology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Street, Dolj, Craiova, 200349, Romania.

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Abstract

backgroundDigital dentistry is revolutionizing the dental industry, and Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) is in the center of this transformation. The training of future students should include a deep understanding of this technology. The purpose of this study was to investigate the current practicality of a written protocol that participants could follow step-by-step in a CAD design program.

methodsA dedicated guide was conceived to facilitate the use of Exocad design software (Exocad Gmbh, Germany) and it was distributed to 134 students enrolled in Dentistry and Dental Technique study programs. Two detailed protocols were included, which served as support for practical activities in the laboratory, aimed at making a coping and a full anatomical crown. To emphasize the advantages as well as the limits of the guide used for its optimization, at the end of the meeting the students were asked to give feedback in the form of a questionnaire. Answers were statistically analyzed in SPSS.

resultsThe well-structured protocol guided students in mastering the principles of designing dental restorations and efficiently using CAD/CAM equipment. It helped optimize the learning process and improve the skills needed for excellence in digital dentistry.

conclusionsThe results of this study may serve as a guide for other institutions wishing to implement similar solutions. It is essential that dentists and dental technicians benefit from continuous training in the field of digital dentistry to efficiently use new technologies and offer patients high-quality treatments.

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Computer-Aided DesignDental Prosthesis DesignEducation, DentalHumansacademic motivationCAD/CAMcurriculum integrationdental educational handbookdesign principles

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