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ArticleRevista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur)

[Students' Perception of Simulator Use in Clinical Dental Practice at Peruvian Universities].

Jhon Paul Iakov Mezarina-Mendoza, Enna Lucila Garavito-Chang, Elizabeth Chávez-Sánchez, Mitze Gaby Ramírez-Chaupis, Carlos Michell Gálvez Ramírez, Sara Castañeda-Sarmiento

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Article in Revista cientifica odontologica (Universidad Cientifica del Sur). The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Jhon Paul Iakov Mezarina-MendozaFacultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima, Perú. jmezarinam@unmsm.edu.pe, cgalvezr@unmsm.edu.pe, scastanedas@unmsm.edu.pe Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Odontología Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Lima Peru jmezarinam@unmsm.edu.pe cgalvezr@unmsm.edu.pe scastanedas@unmsm.edu.pe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3496-2502
Enna Lucila Garavito-ChangUniversidad Norbert Wiener. Lima, Perú. enna.garavito@uwiener.edu.pe Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener Universidad Norbert Wiener Lima Peru enna.garavito@uwiener.edu.pe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2925-8630
Elizabeth Chávez-SánchezUniversidad Tecnológica de los Andes. Abancay, Perú. echavezs@utea.edu.pe Universidad Tecnológica de los Andes Universidad Tecnológica de los Andes Abancay Peru echavezs@utea.edu.pe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3692-0840
Mitze Gaby Ramírez-ChaupisEscuela Profesional de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán. Huánuco, Perú. mitzeramirezc@gmail.com Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán Escuela Profesional de Odontología Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán Huánuco Peru mitzeramirezc@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6912-370X
Carlos Michell Gálvez RamírezFacultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima, Perú. jmezarinam@unmsm.edu.pe, cgalvezr@unmsm.edu.pe, scastanedas@unmsm.edu.pe Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Odontología Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Lima Peru jmezarinam@unmsm.edu.pe cgalvezr@unmsm.edu.pe scastanedas@unmsm.edu.pe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2820-0085
Sara Castañeda-SarmientoFacultad de Odontología, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. Lima, Perú. jmezarinam@unmsm.edu.pe, cgalvezr@unmsm.edu.pe, scastanedas@unmsm.edu.pe Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Facultad de Odontología Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos Lima Peru jmezarinam@unmsm.edu.pe cgalvezr@unmsm.edu.pe scastanedas@unmsm.edu.pe.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9240-6232

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Simulation in dentistry provides controlled environments that replicate clinical situations, allowing students to acquire competencies safely. Although international evidence highlights its benefits, studies in Peru remain scarce. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with 222 dental students from five Peruvian universities. A validated questionnaire (Aiken's V=0.906; Cronbach's α=0.946) assessed didactic utility, competency development, and simulation experience. Results: Most students considered simulators useful for applying theoretical knowledge (79.1%), improving visual and motor skills (72.9%), and increasing clinical confidence (68.8%). Conclusions: Simulators are valuable tools in dental education, strengthening skills and confidence before clinical practice. Their effectiveness could be enhanced by improving supervision and material quality.

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dental educationpatient simulationsimulation trainingstudent perception

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PMID42256696
PMCPMC13238279

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