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Hands-On vs. slides: which teaches jaw joint care better?

NCT ID NCT07821918

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 16, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers compare two teaching methods for dental students learning about the temporomandibular joint, jaw disorders, and splint fabrication. Third-year dental students receive both a slide-based theory session and a hands-on model session, in different orders. Afterward, students rate how effective they found each method and share their preferences. The study aims to see which approach students perceive as better for learning this material.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Two teaching methods: slide-assisted theory and model-assisted hands-on training
What this could lead to
If one method proves more effective, dental schools could adopt it to better prepare students for diagnosing and treating jaw joint disorders.
What could go wrong
This is a small educational study at one university, so the results may not apply to other dental programs or reflect long-term learning.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

83 people

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Started

Aug 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Third-year undergraduate dental students who were native Turkish speakers, were enrolled in the third year of the dental curriculum for the first time, and voluntarily agreed to participate in the study by providing informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Students who did not meet the inclusion criteria or did not provide informed consent were excluded from the study.

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Dental education

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Locations

  • Sakaerya University Faculty of Dentistry

    Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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