Evaluation of Use of Digital Method In Studying Histology and Pathology among Undergraduate Students of Dentistry
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Dental Education - Year 2019, Vol 12, Issue 1
Abstract
Context: The technological advances have made it possible to turn microscopic slides into digital images which can be viewed on computer screen known as digital microscopy (DM). Recent studies have shown that DM is gaining popularity in multiple academic fields, including dentistry. There are only few studies evaluating the use of DM compared to light microscopy (LM) with reference to dental students. In addition, there is a lack of literature concerning Indian dental students with the use of DM. Aims: To compare the DM with LM and assess the usefulness of DM in learning oral histology and pathology among undergraduate dental students. Setting and analysis used: A total of 363 students participated in the study. DM method was integrated into practical classes in Oral histology and Oral Pathology. The opinions of the students were collected through questionnaire about the usefulness and compliance to DM compared to LM. Results: 80% and above students gave opinion that DM is the best way to study the microscopic slides. However, 91.7% of the students were of the opinion that both LM and DM are required to study the slides and were against totally eliminating the conventional LM method (92%). Conclusion: These findings support the implementation of DM as the primary teaching methodology in oral histology and Pathology teaching and at the same time, exposing the students to conventional microscopes and glass slides is also essential to appreciate the concepts of histology and digital images.
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Kiran Kumar
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