title: Simulation for training in oral cancer biopsy: a surgical model and feedback from GDPs.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe a new bench model for oral precancer/cancer biopsy training and to assess its effectiveness in terms of trainees' perception.
  
  
  METHODS
  Cross-sectional, descriptive, performed on 424 general dental practitioners (GDP) who undertook biopsies on a pig tongue. The participants were assessed by direct observation for 2.5 hours using specific check-lists and by means of a self-applied questionnaire.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The workshop was perceived as "very interesting" even by those with previous surgical experience (Xi - Xj = 0.07; 95%CI= -0.20-0.09). Most GDPs considered themselves able to undertake oral biopsies on real patients after the workshop. Those who had previously received theoretical continuous education courses on oral biopsy scored higher values within the group (Xi - Xj = 0.20; 95%CI= 0.04-0.37).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  There is a need for including clinical abilities workshops when instructing on oral biopsy techniques. More studies are needed to validate the procedure and to address cognitive and communication skills.
authors: Oral Surgery, School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain.
authors: Juan
authors: J
authors: Seoane
authors: Pablo
authors: P
authors: Varela-Centelles
authors: Germán
authors: G
authors: Esparza-Gómez
authors: Rocío
authors: R
authors: Cerero-Lapiedra
authors: Juan M
authors: JM
authors: Seoane-Romero
authors: Pedro
authors: P
authors: Diz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D001706:Biopsy; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004498:Education, Dental, Continuing / Q000379:methods*; D005246:Feedback; D005260:Female; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D023421:Models, Animal; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013552:Swine
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