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Computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology in the undergraduate dental programs in the MENA region.
| Τίτλος: | Computer aided design/computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology in the undergraduate dental programs in the MENA region. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Islam, Md Sofiqul, Al‐Fakhri, Ali, Rahman, Mohammed Mustahsen |
| Πηγή: | European Journal of Dental Education; Feb2024, Vol. 28 Issue 1, p142-147, 6p |
| Θεματικοί όροι: | CAD/CAM systems, Undergraduate programs, Computer-aided design, Dental education, Dental schools, Dental technology, Dental clinics |
| Περίληψη: | Introduction: The aim of this study was to understand the trends of teaching Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) in the undergraduate dental curriculum in the MENA region by conducting an online survey among the undergraduate dental colleges in this region. Materials and Methods: An online survey was conducted using Google Forms consisting of 20 questions that could be answered by "yes" or "no" responses, multiple‐choice answers or in a descriptive, "open" format. A total of 55 participants from the MENA region representing their dental college were requested to participate in this study. Results: The response rate of the survey was 85.5% following the twofold follow‐up reminders method. Although the vast majority of professors demonstrated vital knowledge in the practical use of CAD/CAM, the majority of them did not provide theoretical and practical training on CAD/CAM in their institutions. Among the schools with established levels of teaching CAD/CAM, nearly 50% of them provide both pre‐clinical and clinical training on CAD/CAM. Despite the availability of extra‐curricular training courses on CAD/CAM outside the university setting, there is a lack of advocating for students to enrol in those courses by the institutions. More than 80% of the participants agreed that CAD/CAM has a strong future in chair‐side dental clinics and CAD/CAM needs to be incorporated within undergraduate studies. Conclusion: Based on the results of the current study, it is understandable that an intervention is required by the dental education providers to cope with the growing demand for CAD/CAM technology for the current and future dental practitioners of the MENA region. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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