{"title":"Exhibit 2: In Memoriam","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/jdd.13981","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13981","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50216,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Education","volume":"89 S2","pages":"S55-S57"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144695729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exhibit 6: Historical Record of ADEA Annual Sessions","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/jdd.13984","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13984","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50216,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Education","volume":"89 S2","pages":"S71-S74"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144695733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Exhibit 7: The ADEAGies Foundation 2024-25 Annual Report","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/jdd.13974","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13974","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50216,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Education","volume":"89 S2","pages":"S75-S76"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144695716","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing Oral Surgery Simulation: A Systematic Review of 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Models Compared to Traditional Animal Jaw Models for Presurgical Training.","authors":"Shahrzad Rahimizadeh Nahavandi, Leila Gholami, Morteza Ghojazadeh, Amirparham Pirhadi Rad, Rana Tarzemany","doi":"10.1002/jdd.13992","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13992","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>3D-printed simulation models are emerging as novel tools in various medical education fields. This study aims to investigate the evidence on the efficacy of 3D-printed jaw models compared to traditional animal models for oral surgical skill training.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive literature search was conducted up to June 2024 in Ovid Medline, Embase, Scopus, ProQuest, Epistemonikos, and ERIC databases. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, relevant studies were identified. Data were extracted independently by two reviewers. The Medical Education Research Study Quality Instrument tool (MERSQI) was used for methodological quality assessment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1074 potentially relevant publications were initially identified. only three articles met the stringent inclusion criteria. These studies provided unique insights into the application, effectiveness, limitations, and potential of 3D-printed versus animal models in dental oral surgery education, however, their methodological design received only a moderate score based on the MERSQI evaluation. In all three studies, the participants preferred 3D-printed models over traditional cadaveric models in terms of anatomical accuracy, educational value, and surgical simulation. However, limitations were identified, particularly in replicating realistic soft tissue sensations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>3D-printed models can provide a realistic and novel alternative tool to the animal jaw, enhancing the learning experience in oral surgical skill training of dental students. Despite the limitations of the available studies, integrating 3D printing technology into dental and oral surgery education shows promise for improving educational quality. Future well-designed studies are needed to strengthen the existing evidence on this topic.</p>","PeriodicalId":50216,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144692255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Emily P Jones, Apoena A Ribeiro, Rasha Alkhadra, Rocio B Quinonez, Alonso Carrasco-Labra, Joshua W Little
{"title":"Authentic Assessment to Evaluate \"Ask and Acquire\" Skills in an Evidence-based Dentistry Curriculum.","authors":"Emily P Jones, Apoena A Ribeiro, Rasha Alkhadra, Rocio B Quinonez, Alonso Carrasco-Labra, Joshua W Little","doi":"10.1002/jdd.13993","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13993","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50216,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144668883","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jeffrey Taylor, Thomas M Austin, Christopher Edwards, Shelly Abramowicz
{"title":"Publication Inaccuracies Found in Applications to an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency Program.","authors":"Jeffrey Taylor, Thomas M Austin, Christopher Edwards, Shelly Abramowicz","doi":"10.1002/jdd.13996","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13996","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Professionalism is one of the core competencies required by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). The purpose of this study was to determine if publication inaccuracies exist among applicants OMS residency programs.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Retrospective cohort observational study of OMS applications to the Emory University oral and maxillofacial surgery program from 2017 to 2020. Information was obtained from the ADEA PASS application portal. The primary predictor variable was the sum of peer-reviewed publications reported by each applicant. The primary outcome variable was the presence of an inaccuracy in an application and the secondary outcome variable was the severity of inaccuracy (major or minor) according to previously reported method. Major inaccuracies consist of misrepresentation of publication authorship, verifiability, peer-review status, or journal citation. Minor inaccuracies are incorrect author order or citation errors (e.g. title misspellings).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the applications sent, 578 applications met the inclusion criteria. One in twelve applicants was found to have at least one inaccuracy in their application. Applicants who reported more than two peer-reviewed publications or included at least one non-peer-reviewed publication were more likely to have a publication inaccuracy (p < 0.001 and p = 0.011, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our preliminary data demonstrates publication inaccuracies occur among OMS applicants. There may be an increased association between applicants who report more than one peer-reviewed article and inaccuracies. With this data, OMS programs may consider checking details of applicants who report more publications than their peers.</p>","PeriodicalId":50216,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144660939","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Standardized Dental Implant Curriculum for Nigeria's Dental Schools.","authors":"Uvoh Onoriobe, Berna Saglik, Cortino Sukotjo, Marianella Sierraalta, Michael Razzoog, Sompop Bencharit","doi":"10.1002/jdd.13957","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13957","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Dental implant education in many African countries, including Nigeria, is limited due to a lack of expertise and resources. This study assessed the status of implant education in Nigeria's 13 dental schools, evaluated faculty and student willingness to implement a standardized curriculum, and explored student perceptions of implant education.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study with two surveys was conducted in 2020. Survey I targeted faculty overseeing predoctoral curricula, while Survey II assessed dental students' perceptions of implant education. Primary outcomes included implant course offerings, faculty willingness to adopt an integrated curriculum, and student perceptions of implant training across fifth- and sixth-year students and residents.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The response rate was 64% for Survey I and 65.6% for Survey II. Less than half (45%) of dental schools required implant education, though all faculty (100%) supported online implant courses. Barriers included financial constraints (27%), curricular time (36%), and lack of faculty expertise (27%). Implant courses were primarily taught by restorative departments (53%), with 88% delivered in the final (sixth) year. While 79.8% of students reported exposure to implantology, only 19% felt the coverage was sufficient. Interest in incorporating implants into future practice was high (92%, 87%, and 91% in fifth-year students, sixth-year students, and residents, respectively). However, formal implant education was lower among fifth-year students (49%) compared to residents (81%, p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>There is a strong consensus to improve implant education in Nigeria. More comprehensive implant courses are needed to support future practitioners and enhance patient care.</p>","PeriodicalId":50216,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Education","volume":" ","pages":"e13957"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144660938","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Student Preference on Teaching Mode and the Impact of Remote Teaching on Academic Performance in Undergraduate Orthodontics Course, a Follow-Up Study.","authors":"Heidi Arponen, Emma Juuri","doi":"10.1002/jdd.13995","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13995","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The objective of this interventional mixed-methods study was to evaluate predoctoral dental students' preferences for different teaching modalities, examine the impact of remote teaching on academic performance, and assess students' well-being.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We implemented a blended teaching approach for the 19 theoretical lectures of an orthodontics course, combining remote delivery for half of the lectures with in-class sessions for the other half. In total, 51 students participated in the course. To assess learning outcome, the results of a summative course examination comprising 38 multiple-choice questions were analyzed, and performance on questions related to remotely delivered lecture topics were compared with topics presented through in-class lectures. The students' preferences were assessed with a feedback questionnaire and their burnout level with the School Burnout Inventory (SBI-9). The correlation between teaching method of each topic and the corresponding examination results were investigated to identify for a possible association.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found that online lectures yielded equally good overall learning outcomes as in-class lectures. Majority of the students favored the blended teaching approach as they considered that inclusion of remote teaching alleviated their study load and increased well-being. The students exhibited levels of exhaustion from schoolwork and feelings of inadequacy that were above the SBI-9 scale average, whereas cynicism toward the value of studies was found to be below the scale average.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>A blended teaching approach is effective in theoretical orthodontics and preferred by undergraduate students. This study provides insight for educators to enhance educational outcome and student's well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":50216,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651026","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Philip Tiso, Romesh P. Nalliah, Peggy Timothé, Michael S. Reddy
{"title":"Safety and Efficacy of Community Water Fluoridation","authors":"Philip Tiso, Romesh P. Nalliah, Peggy Timothé, Michael S. Reddy","doi":"10.1002/jdd.13987","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13987","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50216,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Education","volume":"89 7","pages":"1031-1033"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144647034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Preparing Dental Hygiene Students to Care for Patients With Breast Cancer.","authors":"Denise M Messina, Matthew J Messina","doi":"10.1002/jdd.13999","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/jdd.13999","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":50216,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Dental Education","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144651025","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}