[prepCheck computer-supported objective evaluation of students preparation in preclinical simulation laboratory]

Swiss Dent J. 2014;124(10):1085-92.
[Article in French, German]

Abstract

Applications such as “prepCheck” allow objective and consistent judgments of tooth preparations. Hereby the respective preparation is matched with a standardized preparation. Whereas the learning curve in the beginning is time-consuming, after some time the faculty members will be relieved from additional mentoring time in the preclinical simulation laboratory. Students independently get an objective self-assessment by the software. Time and effort at the moment are in a misbalance since three scans (preparation, occlusion record, opposite jaw) are necessary. A simple one-scan procedure would be preferable. “prepCheck” is considered as a user-friendly software. It will play an essential role in the objective assessment of students tooth preparations in the future education.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Computer Simulation*
  • Computer-Assisted Instruction / methods*
  • Curriculum
  • Education, Dental / methods*
  • Educational Measurement
  • Learning Curve
  • Mentors
  • Prosthodontics / education*
  • Software*
  • Tooth Preparation, Prosthodontic / methods*
  • User-Computer Interface*