Effect of Preclinical Training in Periodontal Instrumentation on Undergraduate Students' Anxiety, Clinical Performance and Satisfaction

Effect of Preclinical Training in Periodontal Instrumentation on Undergraduate Students' Anxiety, Clinical Performance and Satisfaction

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of periodontal instrumentation preclinical training using a teaching typodont-phantom head model on undergraduate students; anxiety levels, clinical performance, and educational satisfaction.

Sixty fourth-year undergraduate dental students will be randomly divided into two groups. Both groups will receive one hour of theoretical periodontal training.

Group 1 will receive only theoretical training, while Group 2 will complete this training as well as pre-clinical practical training with a typodont-phantom head with synthetic calculus. Before performing supragingival instrumentation on their first patient, students in both groups will be administered a state anxiety test. After the procedures, participants will complete a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to assess training satisfaction. Students' clinical performance will be evaluated using the scaling procedure score sheet.

Inclusion Criteria:

• To be a fourth year student of the Faculty of Dentistry
• To successfully complete pre-clinical theoretical and practical training
• To perform periodontal treatment for the first time in the undergraduate clinic

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not being a fourth year student of the Faculty of Dentistry
• Lack of attendance to pre-clinical theoretical training
• Failure to demonstrate competence in pre-clinical theoretical education
• Having previously performed periodontal treatment in undergraduate clinic