Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
ICAR, 14 - 15 Ekim 2024, ss.175-176
The integration of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies in dentistry
is rapidly evolving, offering innovative solutions for education and practice. This study aims to
assess the knowledge, awareness, and future perspectives of preclinical and clinical dental
students regarding the use of AR/VR in dentistry. A total of 152 dental students (76 preclinical
and 76 clinical) were surveyed through a structured questionnaire. The results showed that 64
students (42%) were aware of AR/VR technology in dentistry, with significantly more clinical
students (40%) than preclinical students (24%) having prior knowledge (p = 0.008). However,
only a small percentage had practical experience with VR (2.6%) or AR (0.7%) applications,
and there was no significant difference between the groups (p > 0.05). Furthermore, 86% of
students expressed interest in participating in future research on AR/VR, indicating widespread
curiosity and openness towards these technologies. Training interest was equally high, with
90% of students willing to receive AR/VR education. Notably, clinical students demonstrated
a higher awareness of specific AR/VR applications in dentistry (18% vs. 7%, p = 0.016), though
the majority of students in both groups were unfamiliar with these innovations. The findings
suggest that while awareness of AR/VR technologies is growing, practical experience remains
limited among dental students. The positive attitudes toward further training and research
emphasize the need for incorporating AR/VR modules into dental curricula, particularly as
these technologies are poised to play a significant role in the future of dental education and
practice.