SIMULATION-BASED TRAINING IN THE EDUCATION OF FUTURE DENTISTS IN ORTHODONTICS IN UKRAINE: CURRENT STATE AND PROSPECTS
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2026.1.16032Keywords:
simulation-based learning; innovative pedagogical technologies; educational environment; medical education; future dentists; orthodontics.Abstract
Abstract. The article presents a comprehensive analysis of Ukrainian scientific studies on the state of simulation-based training of future dentists. The prospects for implementing simulation-based learning in the training of orthodontists are characterized, and effective tools, instruments, and pedagogical approaches are identified. Existing scientific publications are systematized and their results are generalized. It has been found that, despite the proven effectiveness of simulation-based training for dental students, domestic research on the specific features of its implementation in orthodontic education remains insufficient. Scientific publications in the field of medical education demonstrate a high level of interest in simulation technologies in therapeutic, surgical, and prosthodontic dentistry, and this experience may be useful for orthodontic training. The integration of modern technologies, such as simulation- based learning, into the training of future orthodontic dentists is a justified and timely task for higher medical education institutions. Simulation-oriented education is capable of enhancing professional competence in orthodontics and providing conditions for a safe and structured learning environment. The role of simulation-based training under today’s extreme conditions related to the full-scale war in Ukraine is increasing and becoming a priority. The training of orthodontic dentists remains a complex and long- term process, and effective educational tools may include physical simulation instruments of varying levels of realism. These tools include jaw models for demonstrating orthodontic pathologies and performing diagnostic measurements; jaw models with adjustable parameters that respond to physical воздействие to visualize tooth movement under orthodontic appliances; and jaw models equipped with orthodontic elements for performing and practicing clinical manipulations.
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