Background The present study, grounded in the Stress-Adaptation-Growth theory, aims to explore mental well-being among dental technology students during post-pandemic period. Materials and methods A mixed-method approach was employed undergraduate Malaysia. Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21) adapted modified for students. content of questionnaire validated by two experienced faculty experts. Construct validity internal consistency were measured. An online survey created using Google...

Objective: To evaluate the awareness, knowledge, and attitude on monkeypox viral infection among preclinical clinical dental students in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted 229 via an online self-reported questionnaire. The questionnaire included 3 items 15 9 2 open-ended questions. Data were presented as frequencies percentages. Chi -square test used to compare knowledge awareness scores between content analysis performed for responses. Results: Preclinical aware of...

The current study aimed to explore the perceptions of high-performing undergraduate dental students in learning materials science. One-on-one semi-structured interviews with who scored 80 marks and above were conducted using an online video-chat platform. A purposeful sampling method was employed, six fulfilled criteria. audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, analyzed qualitatively a thematic approach. Three major themes identified: (1) Learning strategies, (2) enablers barriers, (3) Coping...

Feedback is regarded as a key component of formative assessment and one the elements with greatest impact on students' academic learning. The present study aimed to evaluate compare perceptions use two feedback models, namely sandwich Ask-Tell-Ask (ATA), in teaching dental materials science courses.All undergraduate second-year students were invited participate practical session randomly allocated into groups: Group 1 (feedback) 2 (ATA). began teacher giving short briefing commonly used...

Limited studies have been conducted on the use of a hybrid team-based learning (TBL) and case-based (CBL) approach in dental education. The present study aims to evaluate students' experience TBL-CBL materials science subjects.All second-year undergraduate Bachelor Dental Surgery (BDS) students were invited participate session. These participants randomly allocated six different groups 10-12 students, session was by one lecturer as facilitator. A 23-item questionnaire assessing four domains...

Objective: to explore the perceptions of Malaysian private dentists on use International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) in their dental practice. Material Methods: this qualitative study involved individual interviews with twelve general practitioners working sector, who has been exposed ICDAS training during undergraduate study. Purposive sampling was carried out among Malaysia from various states reflect diversity. The were recorded transcribed. Data analysis conducted by...

Objective: The present study aimed to explore the perspectives and learning experiences of undergraduate dental students during Covid-19 pandemic using a qualitative approach. Materials Methods: current used focus group approach based on Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist. Three groups were carried out piloted interview topic guide. A convenient sampling was adopted include year 3 5 who had attended regular face-to-face session before pandemic. Each consisted...

To assess the quality of endodontic record-keeping and root canal obturation performed by undergraduate final year dental students during COVID-19 pandemic.Dental records radiographs patients who received treatments between March 2020 2022 pandemic were included. The audit data collected based on European Society Endodontology guidelines retrospectively via assessing patient's clinical intraoral periapical radiograph. Root was evaluated following parameters: adaptation, length, taper,...

Abstract Background Effective teaching of dental materials science is crucial for students to develop a comprehensive understanding used in clinical practice. However, literature on educators’ views this subject still scarce. This qualitative study aimed explore the lived experiences educators subjects, thereby addressing potential gaps and enhancing practices. Methods Thirteen from East Southeast Asian countries (Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Japan) participated present...

Dental anxiety is common among people of all ages, which results in delay and avoidance dental visit eventually deterioration oral health. The aim this study to assess the level community Wisma Lincoln University College. A cross-sectional was carried out from April December 2018. total 186 participants were included study. Modified Anxiety Scale (MDAS) used participants’ level. prevalence with severe 16.7% (n=31), Indian female being highest number (n=6, 20%). Participants felt most anxious...