title: Computer-based learning in orthodontics--a hypertext system.
abstract: The computer hypertext system which is described is being used at Birmingham dental hospital to complement the undergraduate training programme in orthodontics. The system is a database of orthodontic information which can be accessed and read in any order. Text screens are linked to numerous graphic images, many of which are interactive. Associated question routines provide a means for student self assessment. The scores from these routines are used to give feedback on student performance and the efficacy of teaching methods. A strength of the programme is the ease of authoring material for inclusion in the database.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Birmingham Dental Hospital and School.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Weerakone
mesh_terms: D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D004497:Education, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000193:education*