Sobia Zafar1, Jessica Joanna Zachar2. 1. Discipline Lead for Paediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia. 2. School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia.
Abstract
AIMS: To investigate dental student's perception of the augmented reality (AR) head and neck anatomy application and to determine whether the learning environment was beneficial for students compared with traditional cadaver learning. METHODS: A total of 88 students participated in a self-administered questionnaire prior to and after the use of AR. This was conducted during anatomy classes for second-year dentistry students. Descriptive data analysis was performed to determine the perceptions of experience gained through AR. RESULTS: The study revealed that over two-thirds of participants perceived that it would assist in their learning with 52.3% of participants who agreed and 35.2% of participants who strongly agreed. After the use of HoloHuman, it was found that 43.5% of participants agreed that the 3D anatomical structures improved their understanding of anatomy and 36.5% agreed that they felt more confident about their anatomy skills. The results also demonstrated that only 34.1% agreed that it added value in training compared with relying solely on traditional methods. Overall, 75.3% of participants agreed that HoloHuman teaching should not replace traditional cadaver training. CONCLUSION: This study suggested that the use of AR offers an additional mean of dental anatomy training; however, it cannot be used as a replacement for traditional modes of cadaver anatomy training. AR has the potential to be used as an adjunct tool in the learning of dental head and neck anatomy as it has demonstrated increased student engagement and enjoyment; however, limitations with the device still remain.
AIMS: To investigate dental student's perception of the augmented reality (AR) head and neck anatomy application and to determine whether the learning environment was beneficial for students compared with traditional cadaver learning. METHODS: A total of 88 students participated in a self-administered questionnaire prior to and after the use of AR. This was conducted during anatomy classes for second-year dentistry students. Descriptive data analysis was performed to determine the perceptions of experience gained through AR. RESULTS: The study revealed that over two-thirds of participants perceived that it would assist in their learning with 52.3% of participants who agreed and 35.2% of participants who strongly agreed. After the use of HoloHuman, it was found that 43.5% of participants agreed that the 3D anatomical structures improved their understanding of anatomy and 36.5% agreed that they felt more confident about their anatomy skills. The results also demonstrated that only 34.1% agreed that it added value in training compared with relying solely on traditional methods. Overall, 75.3% of participants agreed that HoloHuman teaching should not replace traditional cadaver training. CONCLUSION: This study suggested that the use of AR offers an additional mean of dental anatomy training; however, it cannot be used as a replacement for traditional modes of cadaver anatomy training. AR has the potential to be used as an adjunct tool in the learning of dental head and neck anatomy as it has demonstrated increased student engagement and enjoyment; however, limitations with the device still remain.
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