ABSTRACT Purpose This study aimed to quantify the prevalence and use cases of large language models (LLMs) among dental students, estimate perceived usefulness (learning enhancement; time saved), characterize concerns (accuracy, ethics/integrity, appropriateness), and derive actionable implications for curriculum and clinical training.
Dhruv Khurana +5 more
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Association Between Caries Risk and Public Water Fluoridation in Balsas, Maranhão: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Pes LVB +12 more
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Immersive Technologies in Dental Education: Global Adoption Patterns From a 2025 Survey
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives Dental education is undergoing a digital transformation, yet the adoption of immersive technologies such as haptic virtual reality (HVR) remains limited. This study aimed to map global adoption trends, barriers, and opportunities for equitable integration of HVR in dental curricula.
Barry Quinn +28 more
wiley +1 more source
Impact of therapeutic oral health education program in individuals with systemic sclerosis: A prospective study. [PDF]
Mahajan A +6 more
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ABSTRACT The aim of this cross‐sectional study was to assess platelet‐rich fibrin (PRF) application and education in clinical use among US graduate periodontology, endodontic, and oral and maxillofacial surgery programs. A survey questionnaire was electronically distributed to 84 oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS), 46 endodontic, and 46 ...
Elena Furman +3 more
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A national survey of foundation dentists' and educational supervisors' experiences: part 1 - motivations, achievements, and challenges. [PDF]
Malaga EG +3 more
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Student Anxiety and Stress Related to Needlestick/Sharps Injuries in Dental Clinics
ABSTRACT Purpose/Objective This study explored how the threat of needlestick/sharps injuries affects stress and anxiety among dental, dental hygiene, and dental assisting students in accredited US programs. It also aimed to identify contributing factors and assess potential educational interventions.
Lindsey C. Billing, Marisa A. Cornewell
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Dental Effects of Discordant Thumb-Sucking in Monozygotic Twins: A Case Report. [PDF]
Brunstein K, Hu E, Shute J.
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ABSTRACT Introduction There is a growing, national need for properly trained dentists to provide special care dentistry to a transitioning, aging, and medically complex population. This study describes the implementation and initial impact of a novel academic‐community intervention designed to rapidly address this critical gap in provider training and ...
Dan Burch +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Undergraduate point-of-care ultrasound education in Japan: a nationwide cross-sectional survey of curriculum status, barriers, and implications for educators. [PDF]
Yamada T +7 more
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