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. 2023 Dec;49(3):492-502.
doi: 10.1111/aej.12770. Epub 2023 Jun 27.

Students' experience and perceptions of undergraduate endodontic education in New Zealand

Lara Friedlander  1 , Gabrielle Hunt  1 , Nicholas Chandler  1 , Ben Daniel  2
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Students' experience and perceptions of undergraduate endodontic education in New Zealand

Lara Friedlander et al. Aust Endod J. 2023 Dec.

Abstract

This study investigated the clinical experience and perceptions of New Zealand graduating dental students (2019 and 2020) towards endodontic teaching and their clinical learning outcomes using an online survey and clinical scenarios. Quantitative data were analysed using SPSS software, and qualitative data were analysed thematically. Responses were similar for both cohorts (response rates 74%, 2019; 73%, 2020). Endodontic teaching was valuable and interesting but difficult compared with other disciplines. Molar endodontics, finding canals and managing posture were challenging. Students felt more confident and less anxious when supervised by clinicians experienced in endodontics. Time management was the most anxiety-inducing factor and significantly related to clinical experience (p < 0.001). Overall, students appropriately applied knowledge in most areas of endodontics while holistic problem-solving in complex scenarios was variable. Maximising clinical experience and supervision from teachers experienced in endodontics are important for learning, improving confidence and reducing anxiety.

Keywords: anxiety; dental education; endodontics; root canal treatment; teaching.

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