Background <p>Medical emergencies during dental procedures are not uncommon. Given the high-risk nature of dentistry and the necessity for immediate patient management, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a targeted educational intervention by expanding assessment parameters for knowledge and performance, including follow-up evaluations.</p> Methods <p>This educational interventional study was conducted in 2023 with 60 senior dental students recruited via an open call. Participants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups using a random number table. All participants underwent a theoretical and practical assessment based on the American Heart Association (AHA) standardized examination. The intervention group participated in a hands-on emergency medicine and resuscitation workshop, followed by theoretical and practical assessments at one- and three-months post-intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Independent t-tests and ANCOVA were used for between-group comparisons, while repeated measures ANOVA and LSD post hoc tests were applied for within-group analyses. A significance level of 0.05 was adopted.</p> Results <p>The mean scores from the workshop questionnaire at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at one- and three-month follow-ups showed a statistically significant improvement over time in the intervention group (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), while no significant change was observed in the control group (<i>p</i> = 0.808). Similarly, practical exam scores demonstrated a significant time-dependent improvement in the intervention group (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), with no meaningful change in the control group (<i>p</i> = 0.999).</p> Conclusion <p>The emergency medicine workshop—covering both basic and advanced resuscitation—significantly enhanced the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of senior dental students. Moreover, the sustained impact observed over time underscores the long-term value of such educational interventions.</p>

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Bridging theory and practice: the effect of emergency medicine training on dental students’ knowledge and clinical performance

  • Fahimeh Pakravan,
  • Parichehr Sardarpour,
  • Mehdi Nasr Isfahani,
  • Mohammad Javad Tarrahi

摘要

Background

Medical emergencies during dental procedures are not uncommon. Given the high-risk nature of dentistry and the necessity for immediate patient management, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a targeted educational intervention by expanding assessment parameters for knowledge and performance, including follow-up evaluations.

Methods

This educational interventional study was conducted in 2023 with 60 senior dental students recruited via an open call. Participants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups using a random number table. All participants underwent a theoretical and practical assessment based on the American Heart Association (AHA) standardized examination. The intervention group participated in a hands-on emergency medicine and resuscitation workshop, followed by theoretical and practical assessments at one- and three-months post-intervention. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26. Independent t-tests and ANCOVA were used for between-group comparisons, while repeated measures ANOVA and LSD post hoc tests were applied for within-group analyses. A significance level of 0.05 was adopted.

Results

The mean scores from the workshop questionnaire at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and at one- and three-month follow-ups showed a statistically significant improvement over time in the intervention group (p < 0.001), while no significant change was observed in the control group (p = 0.808). Similarly, practical exam scores demonstrated a significant time-dependent improvement in the intervention group (p < 0.001), with no meaningful change in the control group (p = 0.999).

Conclusion

The emergency medicine workshop—covering both basic and advanced resuscitation—significantly enhanced the theoretical knowledge and practical skills of senior dental students. Moreover, the sustained impact observed over time underscores the long-term value of such educational interventions.