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Prosthodontic Olympics: Gaming To Aid Students Gain Proficiency.

Authors :
Loney, Robert W.
Murphy, H. Joseph
Miller, Victor J.
Source :
Journal of Dental Education. Apr 2000 64(4):302-305.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Evaluated the effectiveness of an educational game, "The Prosthodontic Olympics," to improve the speed of dental students in their performance of selected laboratory procedures. The students race to complete a procedure which is then judged for quality. Evaluation indicated participants increased their speed by as much as 50 percent without sacrificing quality and responded positively to the activity. (DB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0022-0337
Volume :
64
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Dental Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ610033
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative