Oral Health
Abstract
Synopsis: Applying and reproducing knowledge doctrines are two major themes in teaching and learning exercises in laboratory technique courses. Data reviewed in this study examines the correlation of applying and reproducing knowledge. Exercises included occlusion wax-ups pertaining to application and esthetic wax-ups pertaining to reproduction of knowledge. Methods: Student performances in five consecutive graduating classes from 2013 to 2017 over five year period were observed and association between the two exercises measured. Mean scores in individual and combined groups were assessed. Data showed trends for high and low performers in three modes: combined, occlusion and esthetic performances analyzed. Results: Overall combined groups performed similarly with 0.35% mean difference and insignificant in both occlusion and esthetic wax-up exercises. In combined data, high performing students had less disparity between occlusion and esthetic performances in comparison to low performers which performed higher in reproducing exercises. Conclusion: This study confirms beginners have different learning modes, majority of learners are able to perform similarly in various modes however, low performers experienced more containment and were able to perform higher in a specific mode. These findings provide evidence that regular assessments in defining learning modes can identify any shortcomings early on in dental curricula.
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Radjaeipour, Gitta; Castagna, Daniel; and Fa, Bernadette Alvear
(2025)
"The Outcomes of Exercises Pertaining to Application and Reproduction of Knowledge within a Preclinical Dental Anatomy Course- A Review,"
Oral Health: Vol. 1:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56031/3066-490X.1001
Available at:
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/oral-health/vol1/iss1/1