Mobile App for Teaching Dental Students
Author Information
Author(s): Ghasemi Hadi, Habibi Amin, Ahmady Soleiman
Primary Institution: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
The application can enhance the students’ level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding oral health needs assessment based on the Kirkpatrick educational model.
Conclusion
The study did not demonstrate superior effectiveness of a smartphone app compared to traditional teacher-centered instruction.
Supporting Evidence
- Most dental students used smartphones extensively.
- Students expressed positive attitudes toward mobile learning.
- Both groups showed limited knowledge gain from the book content.
Takeaway
The study tested a mobile app for teaching dental students about oral health, but it didn't work better than regular classes.
Methodology
Non-randomized trial comparing a mobile app intervention group with a control group using self-learning.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to non-random assignment and performance bias from awareness of the teaching method.
Limitations
The study was conducted at a single dental school, lacked randomization, and had no blinding.
Participant Demographics
More than half of the participants were men, with a majority aged 23 or younger.
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