Dental diagnosis and treatment (DDx & Tx): interactive videodisc patient simulations for dental education.
Judgement skills and critical thinking in dentistry are developed through: (1) a systematic approach to gathering and processing information, and (2) an essential amount of practical experience. A new system of interactive videodisc patient simulations titled 'Dental Diagnosis and Treatment' or 'DDx & Tx' has been developed to provide students or practicing dentists an opportunity to develop and practice their critical thinking skills. The DDx & Tx system consists of patient simulation software, a laser-reflective videodisc with its accompanying database, a patient simulation management system, and documentation. An authoring tool is under development. Faculty-authored simulations require students to gather information, formulate diagnoses, order appropriate treatments and properly sequence those treatments. The students' performance is automatically scored and a critique is provided as a review.
Clancy
J M
JM
Department of Prosthodontics, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.
Johnson
L
L
Finkelstein
M W
MW
Lilly
G E
GE
D003198:Computer Simulation; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D004497:Education, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007600:Judgment; D008954:Models, Biological; D011381:Programming Languages; D012984:Software; D012985:Software Design; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D014741:Video Recording / Q000379:methods*