Awareness Of 3d Interactive Tooth Atlas

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The advances in technology offered innovations to assist faculty by helping students to learn new information and also develop new skills. One such technology is the 3D interactive tooth atlas. This provides a comprehensive database of human dentition. This kind of atlas could be added to the school's vital book. Accordingly, the goal of this study is to analyse the awareness of 3D interactive tooth atlas among dental students.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Survey was conducted through google forms and circulated to all dental students of various institutions. Using the google forms, the responses which were received were tabulated and the graphs are represented graphically using SPSS software. Pearson chi square test was done and p value was obtained.
RESULT: The results were collected and analysed in the end. In the association between the gender and usage of 3D tooth atlas. Both males and females responded. Pearson chi square test shows p value is 0.834, ( p value > 0.05 ) is statistically not significant. In the association between the age and whether 3D tooth atlas is easier to access to learn materials than the traditional lectures and books. Pearson chi square test shows p value is 0.134, ( p value > 0.05 ) is statistically not significant. In the association between the level of education and whether 3D tooth atlas is a useful tool. Pearson chi square test shows p value is 0.020, ( p value < 0.05 ) is statistically significant.
CONCLUSION: This study is to create an awareness of 3D interactive tooth atlas among dental students. Introduction of these technologies in classrooms other than traditional lectures and books make students easy to learn and develop 3D visualisation skills.