Survey on the Knowledge of Dental Radiology among Some Dental Hygiene Students and Satisfaction with Virtual Reality-Based Learning Media during Dental Radiographic Practice Using VR
Da-Hui Kim, Cheon-Hee Lee
Department of Dental Hygiene, Andong Science College, Andong, Korea
Received December 2, 2024; Revised December 16, 2024; Accepted December 24, 2024.
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- Abstract
- Objective: This study aims to investigate the characteristics related to radiology education and use, including basic knowledge of radiation, self-awareness of knowledge level, recognition of the risks of dental radiation, anxiety about dental radiation exposure, perception of policies related to dental radiation, and satisfaction with virtual reality (VR)-based learning media for dental radiographic practice. Additionally, it seeks to provide foundational data for identifying learning directions and priorities when teaching dental hygiene students about dental radiographic practice.
Methods: From March 2 to December 31, 2024, 200 dental hygiene students were divided into two groups. Traditional dental radiographic practice using a phantom and radiographic equipment was compared to VR-based dental radiographic practice. Data were collected and analyzed to evaluate the efficacy of VR-based education media.
Results: Awareness of radiation exposure positively correlated with the perceived realism of the VR practice environment (r=0.190), perceptions of virtual patient practice (r=0.145), and satisfaction with learning media (r=0.178). Realism perception in the VR practice environment positively correlated with perceptions of virtual patient practice (r=0.755) and learning media satisfaction (r=0.732). Perceptions of virtual patient practice also positively correlated with learning media satisfaction (r=0.694).
Conclusion: Although dental hygiene students possess knowledge about radiation safety management, their practical application is inadequate. Effective measures are necessary to address their high levels of anxiety about radiation hazards. - Keywords : VR-based, dental radiography, radiation safety management, dental radiation risks
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