The New Normal in Dental Education: Perceptions of E-Learning Among Dental Students and the Impact of the Pandemic on Education
Dentistry education, unlike other professional programs, consists of three core components: theoretical education, laboratory (pre-clinical) practices, and clinical training. These components, along with various social programs, research projects, and interdisciplinary experiences, are highly integr...
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2024-12-01
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| description | Dentistry education, unlike other professional programs, consists of three core components: theoretical education, laboratory (pre-clinical) practices, and clinical training. These components, along with various social programs, research projects, and interdisciplinary experiences, are highly integrated. With the global accessibility of the internet, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a shift toward virtual learning across many fields. However, the unique structure of dentistry education has limited the widespread implementation of distance learning strategies.Aim and Method: This review aims to evaluate the perceptions of dentistry students regarding distance learning and in-class education, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A detailed literature review was conducted, and relevant findings were summarized.Conclusion: Zhang et al.'s survey showed that 53.8% of students reported difficulty recalling material during distance learning, and 64.1% found it harder to concentrate compared to face-to-face lessons. Additionally, 79.5% experienced fatigue during online education. Despite challenges in practical training, students generally felt they had received adequate pre-clinical education. The pandemic impacted both learning and practical training, with students expressing fear of infection. Distance learning with interactive activities, quality materials, and well-organized modules can improve students' learning experiences and satisfaction, providing guidance for future educational models. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-94701fdca05d473e833ffa28b3ffbb872025-01-17T11:30:18ZengAnkara UniversityEuropean Annals of Dental Sciences2757-67442024-12-0151Suppl 1 (UDEG 2nd INTERNATIONAL DENTISTRY EDUCATION MEETING)1310.52037/eads.2024.002845The New Normal in Dental Education: Perceptions of E-Learning Among Dental Students and the Impact of the Pandemic on EducationCengiz Evli0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4391-2408Gözde Haksayar1https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1345-9755Ankara Üniversitesi, Diş Hekimliği FakültesiAnkara ÜniversitesiDentistry education, unlike other professional programs, consists of three core components: theoretical education, laboratory (pre-clinical) practices, and clinical training. These components, along with various social programs, research projects, and interdisciplinary experiences, are highly integrated. With the global accessibility of the internet, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a shift toward virtual learning across many fields. However, the unique structure of dentistry education has limited the widespread implementation of distance learning strategies.Aim and Method: This review aims to evaluate the perceptions of dentistry students regarding distance learning and in-class education, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A detailed literature review was conducted, and relevant findings were summarized.Conclusion: Zhang et al.'s survey showed that 53.8% of students reported difficulty recalling material during distance learning, and 64.1% found it harder to concentrate compared to face-to-face lessons. Additionally, 79.5% experienced fatigue during online education. Despite challenges in practical training, students generally felt they had received adequate pre-clinical education. The pandemic impacted both learning and practical training, with students expressing fear of infection. Distance learning with interactive activities, quality materials, and well-organized modules can improve students' learning experiences and satisfaction, providing guidance for future educational models.https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/4218231covid-19dentistry educationdigital learninge-learningpandemic |
| spellingShingle | Cengiz Evli Gözde Haksayar The New Normal in Dental Education: Perceptions of E-Learning Among Dental Students and the Impact of the Pandemic on Education European Annals of Dental Sciences covid-19 dentistry education digital learning e-learning pandemic |
| title | The New Normal in Dental Education: Perceptions of E-Learning Among Dental Students and the Impact of the Pandemic on Education |
| title_full | The New Normal in Dental Education: Perceptions of E-Learning Among Dental Students and the Impact of the Pandemic on Education |
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| title_short | The New Normal in Dental Education: Perceptions of E-Learning Among Dental Students and the Impact of the Pandemic on Education |
| title_sort | new normal in dental education perceptions of e learning among dental students and the impact of the pandemic on education |
| topic | covid-19 dentistry education digital learning e-learning pandemic |
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