Manual dexterity in dentistry: Development and evaluation of a preclinical training program

Autor(es)

Neves, Tamiris da Costa ; Pazos, Julia Margato ; Genaro, Luis Eduardo ; Hallak, Julia Carrer ; Garcia, Patricia P. N. S.

• Tipo de documento: Artigo Científico
• Fonte: JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION; v. N/A, p. 8-pg., 2023-05-09.

Resumo

ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to develop and evaluate the effect of a manual dexterity training program on manual dexterity, perception of self-confidence, quality of cavity preparations, and ergonomic work posture of dental students prior to preclinical training. MethodsStudents in the first year of the undergraduate dentistry program (N = 63) participated in this study. The program consisted of eight phases in which students performed different types of activities. The dependent variables were: manual dexterity assessed by the modified Dental Manual Dexterity Assessment; self-confidence to perform a preclinical procedure using the VAS scale; quality of Class I cavity preparation; angular deviation from the neutral position of the neck, trunk, wrist and distance between the student's eyes and the mannequin's tooth. These variables were evaluated at two different times: before and after the application of the program. The independent variable was the preclinical manual dexterity training program. After meeting the assumption of normality, the paired t-Student test was performed, the significance level was 5%. ResultsThe results showed a statistically significant difference in relation to manual dexterity (p < 0.001), self-confidence (p < 0.001), quality of cavity preparations (p < 0.001), distance from the eyes of the student/mannequin (p < 0.001), deviation angle of the neutral position of the trunk (p = 0.007) and wrists (p < 0.001), with better results in posttraining. ConclusionIt was possible to conclude that, in general, the proposed training positively influenced the self-confidence, dexterity, quality of work, and ergonomics of the evaluated students. (AU)

• Processo FAPESP: 18/22176-7 - Saúde ocupacional: elaboração e avaliação de um programa de desenvolvimento de destreza manual prévio ao treinamento pré-clínico.
• Beneficiário: Patrícia Petromilli Nordi Sasso Garcia
• Modalidade de apoio: Auxílio à Pesquisa - Regular