The challenges faced by dental students in studying oral pathology online during covid-19: a cross-sectional study | [Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Seeme Nigar: Department of Oral Pathology, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Sindh, Pakistan

2. Hira Khanzada: Department of Oral Pathology, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Sindh, Pakistan

3. Afsheen Maqsood: Department of Oral Pathology, Bahria University Medical & Dental College, Sindh, Pakistan

4. Maria Ghani: Department of Dental Education & Research, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Sindh, Pakistan

5. Ahmed Bin Khalid: Department of Periodontology, Bahria University of Health Sciences, Sindh, Pakistan

6. Sabeen Masood: Department of Operative Dentistry and Endodontics, Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine , Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract:

OBJECTIVES The way of practising and teaching dentistry has changed signi?cantly worldwide due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact on dental education should not be neglected. Therefore, sharing experiences about online teaching from in-person education is essential to a better learning process during this period. This study aimed to assess the challenges faced by dental students in studying oral pathology online during covid-19: a crosssectional study. METHODOLOGY It was a descriptive cross-sectional study in the Department of oral pathology at Altamash Institute of dental medicine to assess the challenges students faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 110 participants were approached, and among them, 105 participants responded. Of 105 participants, 78% were females, and 22% were males. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 23. RESULTS Almost 93.3% of the students felt in-person lectures are more e?ective than online lectures. Fourth-year students showed higher satisfaction with the number of online tutorial / practical classes taken to provide an in-depth view of the subject than 3rd year students (8.8% vs 91.2%, p=0.045). Fourth-year students showed signi?cantly higher satisfaction with several online theory classes to provide an in-depth view of the subject than 3rd year students (p=0.045). CONCLUSION The present study concluded that most students prefer in person classes over virtual learning and face a lack of online interaction with the faculty.

Page(s): 85-89

DOI: 10.37762/jgmds.10-3.410

Published: Journal: Journal of Gandhara Medical and Dental Sciences, Volume: 10, Issue: 3, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Pandemic , Assessment , COVID 19 , Virtual learning , oral pathology

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