| Introducing and evaluating MorphoDent, a Web-based learning program in dental morphology. | |
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PMID: 20930244 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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MorphoDent, a computer-assisted learning program designed to teach the anatomy of the adult dentition, was introduced into the curriculum of dentistry at the University of Saarland in Homburg, Germany. Thirty-six second-year students of the School of Dentistry were introduced to morphoDent alongside the traditional lectures of dental anatomy. Questionnaires that evaluated the students' perceptions of virtual learning as well as aspects of the functionality of the program educational objectives were developed and distributed to the students. Online tests were performed and compared with a traditional examination. All questionnaires were returned. A wide variety of aspects dealing the pedagogic implications of e-learning were evaluated by the students, with the overall result being that students are aware of the needed hardware and technical skills and expect the quality of their studies to improve by implementation of e-learning. All sophomores except one felt that morphoDent had helped them in learning dental morphology and reported enjoying the virtual anatomical examination. One-third reported technical difficulties in operating the program. The average exam score was 2.53 (SD: 0.66) for the traditional and 2.23 (SD: 0.59) for the online dental anatomy test. Students expressed their positive attitude towards e-learning in general and indicated that the use of photorealistic 3D models of human teeth supported the process of individual learning of dental anatomy. The online test could be rated as a good option for students' self-performance rating. |
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Authors:
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Gergo Mitov; Timo Dillschneider; Mohammad Rabbo Abed; Gregor Hohenberg; Peter Pospiech |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of dental education Volume: 74 ISSN: 1930-7837 ISO Abbreviation: J Dent Educ Publication Date: 2010 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-10-08 Completed Date: 2010-10-25 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8000150 Medline TA: J Dent Educ Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1133-9 Citation Subset: D; IM |
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Clinic for Prosthetic Dentistry and Material Science, Saarland University, Kirrbergerstr. 1, Homburg Saar 66424, Germany. zmgimi@uniklinik-saarland.de |
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Anatomy
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education* Computer-Assisted Instruction / methods* Dentition, Permanent Education, Dental / methods* Educational Measurement / methods Female Humans Internet* Male Multimedia* Questionnaires Software Tooth / anatomy & histology User-Computer Interface Young Adult |
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