Academic Journal
Contemporary strategies for active learning in oral and maxillofacial surgery education.
| Title: | Contemporary strategies for active learning in oral and maxillofacial surgery education. |
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| Authors: | Carlson ER; College of Medicine and Life Sciences, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA. Electronic address: eric.carlson2@utoledo.edu., Segal J; Department of Dental Medicine/Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, NY, USA; Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY, USA. |
| Source: | Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology and oral radiology [Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol] 2026 Aug; Vol. 142 (2), pp. 184-190. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 Jan 15. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article; Review |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101576782 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2212-4411 (Electronic) NLM ISO Abbreviation: Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: New York, NY : Elsevier |
| MeSH Terms: | Surgery, Oral*/education , Education, Dental*/methods , Problem-Based Learning*, Humans ; Teaching ; Simulation Training |
| Abstract: | The training of clinicians in various specialty disciplines continues to be the focus of twenty-first century dialogue amongst medical and dental educators. Active learning can be variably defined, but common descriptions emphasize mutual engagement in learning by the trainee and educator rather than mere passive listening by the learner. Active learning is demonstrated and practiced through case-based learning, collaborative work, and problem solving with the result being a deep learning experience for trainees. This article reviews and advocates contemporary approaches for active learning in oral and maxillofacial surgery education. Team-based learning with interactive teaching, flipped classroom models of education, structured debriefing and feedback, simulation-based training, and peer teaching are highlighted. It is our belief that these techniques and methodologies enhance the learning environment for oral and maxillofacial surgery trainees with resultant active learning experiences for these residents, and suitable preparation for their future, independent practice of our specialty. (Copyright © 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.) |
| Competing Interests: | Declarations of Interest ERC receives book royalties from Elsevier, Wiley Blackwell, and Quintessence. JS has no disclosures to report. |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260211 Date Completed: 20260613 Latest Revision: 20260616 |
| Update Code: | 20260617 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.oooo.2026.01.002 |
| PMID: | 41672806 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 2212-4411 |
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| DOI: | 10.1016/j.oooo.2026.01.002 |