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. 2024 Oct;74(5):1024-1032.
doi: 10.1016/j.identj.2024.03.016. Epub 2024 Apr 20.

Effectiveness of Online Interactive Education in Dental Radiology

Namkwon Lee  1 , Jisun Huh  2 , Hogul Jeong  3 , Wonse Park  4
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Effectiveness of Online Interactive Education in Dental Radiology

Namkwon Lee et al. Int Dent J. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an interactive education approach in oral and maxillofacial radiology for dentists, utilizing the online interactive educational program Mentimeter.

Method: Seven continuing education sessions for dentists in oral and maxillofacial radiology were conducted employing Mentimeter. Following these sessions, surveys gauged participants' responses to the learning method and its effectiveness. The questionnaire comprised 20 questions categorized into convenience, active learning, academic achievement, time management, and lecture quality.

Result: Among about 300 participants, 222 responded to the survey, with 74 (33.3%) having prior experience in similar education. Across categories of active learning, academic achievement, and lecture quality, participants consistently rated the method with an average score exceeding 4 out of 5, indicating a highly positive response. Statistically significant gender differences were observed in 9 out of 20 questions, with female respondents providing more positive evaluations than males. Respondents without prior similar education reported enhanced focus and understanding compared to those with experience. No statistically significant differences were observed in other survey questions.

Conclusion: In the realm of continuing education in oral and maxillofacial radiology for dentists, the interactive educational program Mentimeter emerges as an effective tool, fostering positive academic achievements through active learning.

Keywords: Interactive education; Mentimeter; Online interactive education program; Oral and maxillofacial radiology.

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Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.

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Dentists participating in a continuing education session using the online interactive educational program, Mentimeter. They connected with their own digital devices via public Wi-Fi or data networks in the same classroom as the professor.
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Presentation materials in the continuing education program. The professor could assess real-time quiz responses to gauge participants’ knowledge levels and provide tailored feedback.
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The questionnaire solicited participants’ feedback on the interactive educational using Mentimeter
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