Mirghani, I, Mushtaq, F orcid.org/0000-0001-7881-1127, Allsop, MJ orcid.org/0000-0002-7399-0194 et al. (6 more authors) (2018) Capturing differences in dental training using a virtual reality simulator. European Journal of Dental Education, 22 (1). pp. 67-71. ISSN 1396-5883
Abstract
Virtual reality simulators are becoming increasingly popular in dental schools across the world. But to what extent do these systems reflect actual dental ability? Addressing this question of construct validity is a fundamental step that is necessary before these systems can be fully integrated into a dental school's curriculum. In this study, we examined the sensitivity of the Simodont (a haptic virtual reality dental simulator) to differences in dental training experience. Two hundred and eighty-nine participants, with 1 (n = 92), 3 (n = 79), 4 (n = 57) and 5 (n = 61) years of dental training, performed a series of tasks upon their first exposure to the simulator. We found statistically significant differences between novice (Year 1) and experienced dental trainees (operationalised as 3 or more years of training), but no differences between performance of experienced trainees with varying levels of experience. This work represents a crucial first step in understanding the value of haptic virtual reality simulators in dental education.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | (c) 2016 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd. This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: "Mirghani, I, Mushtaq, F , Allsop, MJ et al. (2016) Capturing differences in dental training using a virtual reality simulator. European Journal of Dental Education," which has been published in final form at [https://doi.org/10.1111/eje.12245]. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving. |
Keywords: | Skill assessment; dentistry; undergraduate dental education; virtual reality; sensorimotor skill |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Dentistry (Leeds) > Restorative Dentistry (Leeds) The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Psychology (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 29 Sep 2016 15:04 |
Last Modified: | 19 Mar 2018 10:04 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1111/eje.12245 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/eje.12245 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:105338 |